Attachment D - April Program Information Summaries.pdf

ATTACHMENT D 
 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
Family Fun Day 
On April 5, the Head Start Birth to Five Program hosted its first annual Family Fun Day, 
“Celebrating the Young Child.” The event welcomed over 150 families, gathering more 
than 550 adults and children.  Participants enjoyed various free outdoor activities, such 
as kickball, soccer, water play, face painting, and educational STEM and literacy 
activities. Community resources were also available on-site, including the Phoenix Public 
Library Bookmobile, Arizona @ Work, VITA, the City of Phoenix Landlord Tenant 
program, and the University of Arizona Primary Prevention Mobile Health Unit. 
 
Community Recruitment Events 
Head Start Birth to Five staff participated in several community events aimed at educating 
the public about the Head Start Birth to Five program and recruiting families. 
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On April 5, staff attended the Health and Family Festival at the Maryvale 
Community Center, organized by the Nosotros Foundation. The event attracted 
over 200 attendees who had access to essential health screenings, immunizations 
for babies, and various resources.  
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On April 10, staff attended a recruitment event at Estrellas Brillantes Learning 
Center. Attendees received community resources, health information, and food 
boxes.  
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On April 11, staff participated in the event at the Desert West Community Center, 
where they distributed flyers and recruitment materials to provide families with 
information about the program.  
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On April 24, staff attended the Spring Fling at Cordova Elementary School in the 
Alhambra Elementary School District where over 200 attendees enjoyed various 
games and activities and viewed children's artwork.  
 
Deer Valley’s Annual Family Picnic 
On April 24, the Deer Valley Unified School District held its annual Head Start end-of-the-
year family picnic. The more than 520 attendees participated in games and activities and 
received meals from Chick-fil-A.  Each child received a small tote bag with a toothbrush.