Grantee Serving PULASKI, AR

UAMS Head Start/ Early Head Start Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 24 centers across 4 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
7415 Colonel Glenn Road
Little Rock AR
Contact Phone
(501) 570-5000
Locations
24 centers

About This Organization

UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start currently serves 1090 children at 22 sites throughout Pulaski County. The program’s overall goal is to increase the social competence of children in low income families and children with disabilities, while improving the chances of success in school. Head Start/Early Head Start addresses the needs of the whole child including the educational, vocational and material needs of the entire family. The program strives to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development while enabling parents to be better caregivers and teachers to their children. Head Start/Early Head Start helps parents meet their own goals while giving children a head start in life.
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Who is Eligible?

Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

For more information about UAMS Head Start contact us at (501) 570-5000 or visit one of our location.

Center Locations

This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.

Reviews

There is 1 review for this provider.

  • Diana on 2019-11-27 08:23:31

    Y'all have some of the laziest ads workers I ever seen. This alarm is getting on my nerves. It's been going off at one of the head start locations for three dang hours. I wish I knew how to snatch the alarm out and bring it to the hospital do y'all could fix it. 

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