Attachment D - February Program Information Report

Attachment D 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
Supporting a Family in Need 
A family participating in the Head Start Birth to Five program was experiencing financial 
hardship due to the pandemic. On February 7, the family received $7,335.60 in rental 
assistance thanks to coordinated efforts between caseworkers from Head Start and 
Community Services in the Human Services Department. The family was grateful and no 
longer worries about eviction. 
 
Parent Education 
 
On February 3, the four-week Your Journey Together training concluded. A total of 27 
Head Start Birth to Five parents participated in the workshop series that provides parents 
with strategies and techniques to support their children as they develop socially and 
emotionally. During the last session, one parent shared she learned how to strengthen 
her child’s protective factors and her own. All participants received books and materials 
to continue supporting their children. 
 
You Can Fest 2022 
On February 5, two staff from the Head Start Birth to Five program hosted a table at the 
third annual festival hosted by Ability 360 and the City of Phoenix at Telephone Pioneer 
of America park. The event brought awareness of local resources available for all abilities. 
Over 100 attendees enjoyed live music, adaptive games, and art activities.