Our Head Start programs are designed to provide comprehensive early childhood educationhealthnutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.

By enrolling your child in Head Start or Early Head Start, you’re giving them the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment.

What is Head Start?

Head Start is a federally funded program that promotes school readiness for children ages 3 to 5 by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child, ensuring they build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3. This program supports the healthy development of young children through comprehensive services that focus on early education, health, nutrition, and family well-being.

Join the Head Start Family Today!

Give your child the best start in life by giving them their own Head Start. Our dedicated team is here to support your child’s growth and your family’s success. We look forward to welcoming you to our Head Start family!

Visit the Head Start website to learn more and start your child’s journey to a brighter future.

Why Choose Head Start?

  1. High-Quality Early Education: Our classrooms are designed to encourage exploration and learning through play. Our skilled teachers use a research-based curriculum to promote literacy, numeracy, and social skills
  2. Health and Nutrition: We provide health screenings, nutritious meals, and access to medical and dental care. We believe that healthy children are better prepared to learn and succeed.
  3. Family Engagement: We partner with families to support their child’s development and learning. Our programs include parenting workshops, family activities, and opportunities for parents to be involved in the classroom.
  4. Comprehensive Services: In addition to education, we offer services that address the emotional and social needs of children and their families. We connect families with community resources and support services.

Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Head Start

  1. School Readiness: Children who attend Head Start are better prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
  2. Social and Emotional Growth: Our programs help children develop confidence, independence, and positive relationships with peers and adults.
  3. Healthy Development: Regular health screenings and nutritious meals support your child’s physical well-being.
  4. Strong Family Relationships: We empower parents with the skills and resources they need to support their child’s learning and development.

How to Enroll

Enrolling your child in Head Start or Early Head Start is easy! Simply follow these steps:

  1. Visit Our Centers: Find a Head Start center near you by visiting our Center Locations page.
  2. Eligibility: Review the eligibility criteria on our [Enrollment Information](https://nworheadstart.org/enrollment) page.
  3. Apply: Complete the online application form available on our website or visit a center to fill out an application in person.
  4. Contact Us: If you have any questions or need assistance, please call us at (503) 556-3736 or email us at info@nworheadstart.org.

Enroll Today @ nworheadstart.org

CAT Head Start Programs

Columbia County
  • Clatskanie
  • Rainier
  • Scappoose
  • Saint Helens
  • Vernonia
Tillamook County
  • Tillamook
Clatsop County
  • Astoria
  • Seaside
  • Warrenton

Application Information

Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , visit any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1.     Mail:      U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2     Fax:         (202) 690-7442; or
3.    Email:     program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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