Friends of Children and Families, Inc

Head Start & Early Head Start

The federal Head Start program was started in 1965 as an initiative to help communities address the needs of disadvantaged children. Modern Head Start has as its goal increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income and disadvantaged families.

The local Head Start programs are administered by local community organizations, with basic funding provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

Friends of Children and Families (FCF) is the non-profit organization that operates the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Boise, Meridian, Mountain Home and Glenn's Ferry, Idaho. The dedicated FCF staff of family, education, health and food service professionals bring personal commitment to the welfare of the over 450 children and their families who participate in the local Head Start program every year.

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Head Start Program

Family Services is dedicated to the principal that parents are the single most important part of the Head Start/Early Head Start community.  It provides support for parents in their role as primary educators of their children.  Family Services is committed to providing the community resources, support and training that will help families achieve their long-term goals. 

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Children Services

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity….

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Health Services
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Parent involvement is designed for parents and staff to work together to provide parents the opportunities to enhance their skills through education, training, and experiences.  Head Start/Early Head Start recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children.   Involved parents make a difference!

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