Attachment D - February Program Information Summaries.pdf

ATTACHMENT D 
 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
 
Princess In Me Women’s Wellness Affair 
On February 6, more than 300 women gathered for an event hosted by the Head Start 
Birth to Five Program at the Versalles Palace Event Center. This event was open to Head 
Start mothers from across the valley and community members. The speakers encouraged 
the women to focus on gratitude, prioritize their health, and discover joy in their lives. 
Participants also had the chance to receive free health screenings on-site and gather 
information from local community organizations. 
 
Caseworker Summit 
On February 20, more than 100 Head Start Birth to Five caseworkers and staff gathered 
at the Desert Willow Conference Center for the annual Caseworker Summit. The keynote 
speaker addressed the importance of creating a compassionate and productive 
workplace. In the afternoon sessions, participants focused on home visitation safety, 
strategies for de-escalating situations, and developing situational awareness. Staff 
members will apply this information while working with one another, engaging with 
families, and ensuring their safety while in the community. 
 
New Employee Orientation 
From February 24 to 27, staff from the Head Start Birth to Five Program facilitated an 
orientation for 11 teachers from KinderCare at the Calvin C. Goode building. KinderCare 
is the newest Education Service Provider for Early Head Start. During this orientation, the 
teachers learned about the Head Start program, the curriculum, school readiness, 
standards of conduct, health and nutrition requirements, ongoing child assessments, and 
strategies for supporting children's social and emotional development. The teachers will 
apply this knowledge when they begin working with Early Head Start children the week 
of March 24, 2025.