Head Start/Early Head Start Department

Lee Davis Community Resource Center

3402 North 22nd Street | Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 272-5140

Head Start/Early Head Start

2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE.............................................................................................................. 2

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 3

PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ........................................................................................................ 4

PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 5

PROGRESS TOWARDS PROGRAM GOALS ............................................................................. 6

Education Services; School Readiness and Child Outcomes ...................................................... 7

Health Services ......................................................................................................................... 10

Family Engagement .................................................................................................................. 14

Fiscal Accountability ................................................................................................................ 19

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS ........................................................ 20

HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAM AND FAMILY EVENTS ............................................................ 21

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACCREDITATIONS ............................................. 22

PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS ............................................................................................... 23

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Greetings Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start Families and Communities!

It is with great pleasure to present to you, Hillsborough County Board

of County Commissioners Head Start/Early Head Start’s 2018 - 2019

Annual Report. This year's report shares information and outcomes of

program efforts implemented each day to support and prepare children

and families for future success. Research shows that children who

receive high quality early learning experiences, coupled with parent and

family support, are far more likely to succeed in school and throughout

their life.

Our comprehensive early childhood program helps children and

families with building a stronger School Readiness foundation. A strong foundation will not only

help children in closing the achievement gap but will also help with efforts needed to improve

cognitive, social, and engagement skills so that each child enters school ready to learn and ready

to positively impact our communities and society later in life. The partnerships we have created

throughout our communities are sustained and strengthened by the bond of vested interest we

share about the future of children. Our relationship with Hillsborough County

Government and the Board of County Commissioners helps us to strengthen the program’s

ability to meet the needs of the entire child and their families through our comprehensive service

delivery model. Together, we will all continue to work hard to fulfill both our mission and vision

statements knowing we have so much to gain and, conversely, so much to lose if we do not take

advantage of actively supporting our most precious resource.

Our mission statement is that Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Head

Start/Early Head Start is an exemplary childhood program that partners with families and the

community to build a foundation for self-reliance. We provide quality educational opportunities

for ALL children and their families in a safe and nurturing environment. We employ qualified and

caring staff committed to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all children.

Our agency’s vision is to Build a Family, Build a Community, Success Starts with Head Start!

It has been a privilege to serve the children, families, and communities throughout Hillsborough

County. We are extremely proud of all staff and families who have worked together over this

past school year. We look forward to an even better 2019 - 2020 School Year!

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Jacquelyn Jenkins

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start is an exemplary early childhood program that

partners with families and the community to build a foundation for self-reliance. We provide

quality educational opportunities for ALL children and their families in a safe and nurturing

environment. The Head Start program is a federally funded national program with a primary goal

of ensuring that children who enter the elementary school system are ready to learn and succeed,

by providing a comprehensive early childhood education program in an environment that

supports learning. The program employs a research-based approach that combines age-

appropriate learning, social interaction, health screenings, nutrition services, strong parent

involvement, and family development. The specific service areas include the following;

Early Childhood education services,

Health care services

Mental Health services for children and families

Services for children with diagnosed disabilities,

Health and Nutrition services

Family Engagement and support services

Hillsborough County’s program is one of the largest in the Southeastern United States. The

program is funded to serve 3,474 children and pregnant women. This includes: 3,071 Head Start

children, 343 Early Head Start infants and toddlers, and 24 pregnant women. Our program

options are offered and listed below:

Full-day (10½ hours)/full-year center-based Head Start, for parents who are working

or enrolled in an education or job-training program. This option serves 1,295

children in nineteen (19) County operated facilities and four (4) contracted child care

partners (A Brighter Community, Easter Seals, R’ Club, and Bible-Based)

throughout Hillsborough County.

Full-day (6 hours)/part-year school-based Head Start, serving 1,812 children in a

Delegate agency, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), in fifty-six (56)

elementary school sites.

Full-day (10½ hours)/full-year center-based Early Head Start, serving 167 children

in five (5) County-operated facilities and two (2) contracted child care partners,

Bible-Based and King’s Kids Academy.

Full-day (10½ hours)/full-year Family Child Care Home-based Early Head Start,

serving 200 children in two (2) Delegate agencies (Lutheran Services Florida and

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA).

Expectant Parent Program for 24 women.

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PROGRAM GOVERNANCE

Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start Program operates a shared governance

structure that enables parents to participate in decision-making and planning.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and the Head Start Policy Council

share planning and decision-making responsibilities for the Head Start/Early Head Start

program.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Front row, L-R: Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr. (District-3); Pat Kemp (District-6)

Back row, L-R: Stacy White (District-4); Kimberly Overman (District-7);

Sandra L. Murman (District-1); Mariella Smith (District -5); Ken Hagan (District-2)

Head Start Policy Council Officers

L-R: Katrina Jackson, Secretary; Tammy Bohnstedt, Co-Chair; Regina Gambrell, Chair;

Bridget Jackson, Treasurer; Deandre Knighten, Male Liaison; and Yeimi Crisotomo,

Parliamentarian.

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PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Our program operates based on a data-driven planning and decision-making model which

ensures that our approach remains responsive to the needs of the children and families we serve.

To assist us in achieving this, on an annual basis we prepare a comprehensive Community

Assessment and a Self-Assessment of the performance of our programs. Our 2018-2019

Community Assessment provided an analysis of the community needs and the resources

available to low-income families and priority children populations in Hillsborough County Head

Start/ Early Head Start Program service area. The report describes the context in which Head

Start/Early Head Start Programs operate and is useful for ensuring that the correct services are

provided to the appropriate population. The Community Assessment and the Self-Assessment

informs the dynamic strategies which we implement towards the achievement of our broad

program goals.

Program Goals

The current 5-year application reflects the following long-range goals for the Hillsborough

County Head Start/Early Head Start program. Six long-range goals were identified that include

outcomes for children and families; in the areas of school readiness; health and nutrition

services; support for special populations; and effective parent, family, and community

engagement.

Goal #1: Ensure all HS/EHS children meet School Readiness benchmarks through the

improvement of communication and collaboration across all HS/EHS service areas and program

options to provide a continuum of quality services.

Goal #2: Identify and remove barriers to parental engagement and increase opportunities for

parents to become fully engaged in their child’s educational and developmental growth.

Goal #3: Enhance collaborative alliances with parents, staff, and community agencies in order to

gain greater public awareness; and to maximize services, supports, and resources for children

and families that are culturally responsive to the needs of the families and the community.

Goal #4: Ensure that children with special needs are identified and receive high quality,

comprehensive health, and developmental services provided in an efficient and timely manner.

Goal #5: Empower and educate parents to make healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices for

themselves and their children; especially for families residing within zip code 33605, which have

the highest percentage of WIC enrollment (83%), an increase of approximately five percent since

the last data collection.

Goal #6: In partnership with Hillsborough County Human Resources, improve the program’s

hiring process, including recruitment, screening, interviewing, and selection.

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PROGRESS TOWARDS PROGRAM GOALS

Annually the program shares outcomes and sends comprehensive data via the Program

Information Report (PIR) to the office of Head Start. This report provides a large and rich

dataset on how this program functions on the ground. PIR also provides information about the

number of children served, staffing, and required staffing credential information, program

services and activities, and other areas of importance that are all reported annually to our

Regional Head Start Office. At the national level, PIR information is used by the Administration

for Children and Families to respond to congressional and public inquiries about the Head Start

program. The Head Start and Early Head Start Program Information Report provides key

indicators and forms the basis of program planning and decision making.

Key Performance Indicators:

Education performance Indicators:

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Scores

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Scores

Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) Data

Health performance indicators:

45 Day screening mandate

Immunization status

Dental Health

Mental Health Services

Health and Nutrition

Family and Community Engagement performance indicators:

Enrollment statistics and alignment with Community Assessment

Attendance statistics vs Performance Mandates

Enrollment demographics and alignment with Community Assessment

Parent and Family Services

Results of Parent Surveys

Financial and Budget Indicators:

Budget vs Actual Expenditures

Audit results

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Education Services; School Readiness and Child Outcomes

CLASS Scores Performance Indicator:

The program’s goals are to provide children with an educational experience that will give them

the skills and confidence necessary to be prepared to succeed in their present environment and

that will serve as a foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond. A large part of this goal is

contingent on our ability to build the capacity within our staff to create and deliver a high-quality

educational experience as well as creating monitoring systems geared towards continuous quality

improvement. Our teachers are our greatest asset in providing the highest quality of education.

The integration of educational technology tools across our program has produced meaningful

data regarding the classroom learning experience. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System

(CLASS®) is an observation instrument that assesses the quality of teacher-child interactions in

the center-based preschool classrooms. CLASS® includes three domains or categories of

teacher-child interactions that support children's learning and development: Emotional Support,

Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. The chart below provides our performance

on CLASS observations by domains for 2018-2019 and demonstrates the program’s success in

the instructional support domain as determined by 45 C.F.R. §1307.3.

In the domain of Emotional Support, Hillsborough Head Start scores averaged just below the

National Mean putting Hillsborough County within the standard deviation of 0.31 percent. In the

domain of Classroom Organization, Hillsborough Head Start scores averaged just below the

National Mean putting Hillsborough County within the standard deviation of 0.39 percent. In the

domain of Instructional Support, Hillsborough Head Start scores averaged above the National

Mean putting Hillsborough County above the standard deviation of 0.55 percent. This data

directed leadership to provide further training to assist staff in understanding the skills and

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behaviors monitored by the tool and to develop a better understanding of how the tool is applied

across other agencies nationwide.

Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) Student Progress Performance Indicator:

Hillsborough County Head Start Program creates nurturing learning environments that support

the development of all children with appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and classroom and

outdoor environments that provide the opportunity for exploration. The program has established

a school readiness plan that includes school readiness goals that aligned with the Early Learning

Outcomes Framework. Our program staff collects data on an ongoing basis to determine how

well children are progressing across all domains. Teaching Strategies GOLD is the data

collection tool used to assess their learning gains in six learning domains, for Head Start and

Early Head Start. These domains are Social-Emotional, Physical Development, Language

Development, Cognitive Development, Literacy Development, and Mathematics.

The data is aggregated at the classroom and program level two times per year. At each

checkpoint, staff analyzes outcomes across domains to identify strengths and areas for growth

relative to the School Readiness goals. The staff also looks at the distribution of scores to

examine the variability of children’s progress. Working collaboratively with teachers and School

District staff, we can identify the most appropriate placement of additional support to positively

impact a child’s learning and development. Each child’s outcome data is shared with the parent,

teachers, the Head Start Director, and Policy Council members. The progress of children with

suspected or identified disabilities is monitored by recording observations and assessment results

on documentation that is specific to each IEP. We want every child to be ready to be successful

when they enter Kindergarten. The graph shows progress on outcome reported highlighting the

improvement made by our children in Head Start and Early Head Start from the Winter 2018 and

Spring 2019 program-wide.

As noted, in Head Start, there were learning gains in each domain. However, in Early Head Start

in the domains of Physical Development, Cognitive Development, Literacy Development, and

Mathematics there were percentages of decrease ranging from four percent to eleven percent.

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This data directed leadership to develop additional training on the assessment tool and especially

around the domains with a decrease.

The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Assessment indicator:

VPK includes progress monitoring measures in the areas of Print Knowledge, Phonological

Awareness, Oral Language/Vocabulary, and Mathematics that are aligned with the Florida State

Standards for four-year-old, as well as The Office of Head Start Early Learning Outcomes

Framework. The purpose of this assessment is to provide teachers with valid and reliable

feedback regarding children’s progress in attaining the skills in the Florida Early Learning and

Developmental Standards for four-year-old. The skills are future predictors of later school

success and have the instructional value that helps develop individualized professional

development plans for the classroom teachers.

The following data represents averaged VPK classroom scores for Assessment Period 1 and

Assessment Period 2 for the Grantee (BOCC Head Start) and Delegate (Hillsborough County

Public School). The data is calculated based on the formula from the Florida Department of

Education, “Understanding the Florida VPK Assessment Scores”. A score of 70% or higher in all

areas is the standard score for meeting assessment expectations.

This chart displays Hillsborough Head Start VPK scores in each of the assessment measures of

Print Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Oral Language/Vocabulary, and Mathematics. The

state standard for successful completion in each measure is a score of 70% or above. BOCC

Head Start, School District Head Start, and the combined scores from all other Delegates and

Contract Sites have exceeded the state minimum in every measure. This data is consistent and

has directed leadership to continue the use of the Florida VPK assessment as a standardized tool

70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

90.0%

100.0%

110.0%

120.0%

Print Knowledge Phonological Awareness Oral Language/Vocabulary Mathematics

VPK- Assessment Outcomes: Meeting & Exceeding Expectations

Program Year 2018-2019

BOCC Head Start School District Head Start

Program Cumulative Average State Standard

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to record developmental progression over time and to facilitate individualized instruction for

students.

Health Services

Forty-five-day screening Performance Outcomes:

Head Start children are screened and assessed in the following areas: Developmental, Behavior,

Vision & Hearing, Dental, and ongoing screening throughout the year. As a program, we make

every effort to ensure that the children are connected to a doctor or have established a medical

home to receive a complete age-appropriate health assessment as recommended. A child’s health

is important to their growth and development. Health screenings are performed throughout the

school year. Parents are notified when screenings are scheduled and receive copies of the results.

Immunization Status Performance Outcomes

99.9% of children were up to date on immunization during the 2018-2019 school year.

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Insurance Status Outcomes:

3% of the children without health insurance at enrollment was due to the changes with Medicaid

in this past year. Families were referred to our community partners (Suncoast Health and

Tampa Family) until the family was able to establish Medicaid insurance with their medical

provider.

Dental Services Outcomes:

Hillsborough County Head Start recognizes the benefits of having good oral health. The children

enrolled, are taught to brush their teeth daily. They receive oral health education by performing

activities to build a solid foundation for developing good oral health habits for the rest of their

lives. The following chart shows program efforts to ensure child dental needs, including follow-

up visits, are met during their period of enrollment.

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Disability Services Outcomes:

The following graph shows how the program met and exceeded the mandate to ensure that, at a

minimum, 10% of children enrolled were children with special needs. Individual Education Plans

were developed for Head Start children while Individual Family Support Plans IFSP) were

developed for Early Head Start children. The graph below provides program-wide disability

outcomes.

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CHILDREN WITH DENTAL NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY A

DENTAL EXAM

THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE

RECEIVED OR ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT AFTER NEED IDENTIFIED

Hillsborough One Children Identified with Dental Needs

After Dental Assessment…

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Nutrition Outcomes:

Providing healthy food and teaching children healthy eating habits at a young age prepares

children to make positive choices that lead to a healthy lifestyle. The Hillsborough County Head

Start/Early Head Start Program provides nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All

meals follow the nutrition guidelines of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and

are low in sugar and high in nutrients. Menus are approved by our Registered Dietitian with an

emphasis on providing fresh fruit, whole grains, and vegetables.

Parents can participate in menu planning and can review and make suggestions to the meals that

are served to their children. The following chart shows the number of meals that were served to

children enrolled program-wide for the 2018 -2019 school year.

The physical health and growth information allows program staff to make data-driven decisions

regarding dietary needs and physical activity levels of the children participating in our program

that support successful outcomes. We provide training and information to parents timely on how

to select proper healthy snacks, best beverages, etc. Additionally, we provide individualized care

for overweight children by meeting with parents, sending home handouts, and collaborating with

WIC and pediatricians. Our menu supports a meal plan that is appropriate for children: nutrient-

dense, low fat, low sugar limited juice, and low-fat milk. The below diagram shows the overall

weight classifications of the children enrolled this year.

Cumulative Meals Served: Program Year 2018-2019

Breakfast 235,642

Lunch 235,831

Snack 220,371

Total 691,844

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement begins on the first contact made with the parent or family member. From

then on, the Engagement team works with the family to complete Eligibility, Recruitment,

Selection, and Enrollment (ERSEA). After enrollment, the role of the Engagement team shifts to

ensuring that that the parents are fully engaged and involved in the development process and

eventual outcomes of their child. To achieve these goals, the teams employ strategies that will

ensure that there is a comprehensive understanding of each family situational needs and

programs are implemented to meet these needs within the limits of available resources. In

addition to the foregoing, the Engagement team also assists with monitoring the service delivery

to ensure that our service model aligns with the needs of our families and the Community

Assessment. The key performance outcomes outlined below serve as a measure of our progress

and guides the design of our focus going forward.

Eligibility:

The below graph indicates the percentage of children enrolled in each category this program

year.

Enrollment:

The number of children potentially eligible for Head Start services continues to grow annually.

The Community Assessment identified that there are over 20,000 children under the age of five

living in poverty within Hillsborough County. This year’s cumulative number of children served

through Head Start and Early Head Start was 4,289 to include the pregnant women program.

The program operates at full enrollment with an active waiting list of children ready to fill

vacancies at all 23 sites.

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The following chart shows the funded enrollment number with a breakout by different categories

and the number of families served to include the primary language spoken at home. Of these

families, 91.4% of the families are either employed or in job training or school. Full enrollment

of 3,374 was maintained throughout the program year.

Attendance:

The average daily attendance overall for the program was 87%. This percentage exceeded the

mandated average daily attendance of 85%. The chart below includes program-wide data for all

program options for the 2018-2019 year.

Month

Average Daily

Attendance % Month

Average Daily

Attendance%

Head

Start

Early Head

Start

Head

Start

Early Head

Start

August 2018 91% 91% February 89% 87%

September 2018 91% 89% March 88% 85%

October 2018 90% 89% April 89% 86%

November 2018 87% 86% May 89% 86%

December 2018 85% 81% June 86% 88%

January 86% 88% July 79% 89%

Enrollment Information

Funded Enrollment 3474

Cumulative Enrollment 4289

Number of Families Served

Total number of families 3983

Single-Parent Families 3311

Two-Parent Families 672

Primary Language Spoken at Home

English 3381

Spanish 836

Caribbean Languages 41

Middle Eastern/South Asian Languages 10

East Asian Languages 4

European & Slavic 8

Unspecified 9

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Enrollment Demographics:

The following diagram shows the actual percentages of children enrolled in the program by Race

and Ethnicity. As a program, we enroll the neediest families and consider our Community

Assessment and Self-Assessment information in our marketing and recruitment plan. The goal is

to ensure that the demographics of our program participants align with the community we serve.

Prenatal Women:

Hillsborough County Head Start provides services to twenty-four pregnant mothers. The

cumulative enrollment of pregnant women serviced was forty-seven this program year. All

pregnant women had some type of health insurance, and with this, they received prenatal health

care. All enrollees received postpartum health care, mental health interventions, substance abuse

prevention, prenatal education on fetal development, and information on the benefits of

breastfeeding. One parent received substance abuse treatment. There were nine pregnant women

whose pregnancies were identified as medically high risk by a physician or health care provider.

All pregnant women remained with the program and received services at the time their child was

born.

Parent and Family Services Program Indicator:

Head Start offers comprehensive services through our Family Service Workers, who work with

each family to serve as a bridge between the home and available services in the program and

throughout the community. The Family Services Workers help families set goals and measure

growth in the domains below. This chart shows the needs identified and services provided to

families throughout this program year.

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The Transition Process and Parent Survey Outcomes:

Parents are encouraged to be fully involved in the transition process between Head Start and

Kindergarten while being actively involved in establishing School Readiness goals for their

child. In partnership with Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS), the parents and teachers

work together to support the successful transition of children, and families into their new

educational setting. This ongoing partnership strives to maintain open communication and

collaboration of efforts to ensure a smooth transition from Head Start to Kindergarten. Visits to

the elementary school this year were done by the parents, to ease their apprehension and to allow

the child to become familiar with routines, the classroom, and experience the daily involvement

in a school setting. The programs also hosted eight family workshops with 235 parents in

attendance on topics ranging from the Kindergarten registration process to activities to do at

home to support the transition. The remaining 460 parents who did not attend the family

workshops, the information was shared with them in their individual transition meetings.

Before children transition to Kindergarten, the Head Start parents are asked to complete a Parent

Satisfaction Survey. This year, 695 children transitioned to kindergarten, and 590 parents

returned (84%) the survey with responses. In each of the below categories, the lowest percentage

rate fell in the area of Strengthening Family Relationships which yielded an overall percentage

rate of 83%; specifically, the question of “Do you find you read to your child more often.” In the

remaining highlighted areas, the percentage of growth and engagement from the parents ranged

from 86% to 94% based on the responses from the Parent Satisfaction Survey. Listed below in

the chart are the outcomes of this year’s Parent Survey:

Indicator Value

Percent of

Enrollment

Families Receiving Services 3358 97%

Received Adult Education (GED, college selection, etc.) 1562 45%

Received Asset Building Services 611 18%

Received Assistance to families of incarcerated individuals 23 1%

Received Child Abuse and neglect services 349 10%

Received Child Support Assistance 716 21%

Received Domestic Violence Services 329 9%

Received Emergency Crisis Intervention (food/shelter. Clothing,

etc.) Services 653 19%

Received ESL Training 525 15%

Received Health Education 1780 51%

Received Job Training 986 28%

Received Mental Health Services 351 10%

Received Parenting Education 2311 67%

Received Relationship/Marriage Education 130 4%

Received Substance Abuse Prevention Services 331 10%

Received Substance Abuse Treatment 53 2%

Received: Housing Assistance Services 1020 29%

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Parent Kindergarten Transition Survey Questions Number of surveys given to families: 695

Number returned: 590

YES SOME NO

Child Growth and Development

Is your child Able to Make More independent Choices? 523 58 6

Is Your Child More willing to share and Help at home? 527 52 8

Does Your child come home talking about school? 525 53 7

Strengthening Family Relationships

Do you find you read to your child more often? 380 191 13

Has the parenting information you received been helpful to

you?

519 60 9

Did you learn more about your child from school

conferences, home visits, or center meetings?

503 59 21

Were the parent involvement activities of interest to you? 503 71 10

Do you feel more skilled as a parent? 527 44 13

Has the parent Handbook / Calendar been helpful to you? 524 46 11

Educational Services

Has your child shown progress in developing friends? 557 27 6

Do you feel your child is more ready for school? 549 35 4

Did you feel welcomed and respected? 567 13 1

Linking Family Services to Family Needs

Have you made some progress towards meeting your

family goals and needs?

505 75 0

Do you feel Head Start staff responded when asked for

assistance? 557 17 5

If you were referred to an agency, did the services match

your needs/expectations?

472 31 37

Did the referral agency treat you with understanding and

respect?

477 27 35

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Fiscal Accountability

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOCC HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

BUDGET VS ACTUAL PROJECT YR‐2018‐19 & BUDGETED PROJECT YR 2019‐20

FUNDING CATEGORIES 2019 BUDGET 2019 ACTUAL 2020 BUDGET (10/2018‐09/2019)

Federal Share:

Head Start $ 25,348,089.00 $ 25,348,089.00 $ 25,348,088.00

Early Head Start $ 5,331,391.00 $ 5,331,391.00 $ 5,331,392.00

Total Federal Share $ 30,679,480.00 $ 30,679,480.00 $ 30,679,480.00

Non‐Federal Share:

Grantee Agency Head Start $ 2,501,697.00 $ 2,482,433.68 $ 2,835,597.00

Grantee /In‐Kind $ 112,864.00 $ 112,864.00 $ 156,000.00

Voluntary Pre‐Kindergarten (VPK) $ 1,180,000.00 $ 1,162,112.00 $ 1,260,000.00

Grantee Agency Early Head Start $ 630,780.00 $ 589,714.00 $ 942,880.00

Total Grantee Non‐Federal Share $ 4,425,341.00 $ 4,347,123.68 $ 5,194,477.00

Delegate Agency Head Start $ 3,028,664.00 $ 3,028,664.00 $ 3,028,664.00

Delegate Agency Early Head Start $ 670,613.00 $ 670,613.00 $ 657,076.00

Total Delegate Non‐Federal Share $ 3,699,277.00 $ 3,699,277.00 $ 3,685,740.00

Total Non‐Federal Share $ 8,124,618.00 $ 8,046,400.68 $ 8,880,217.00

Total HS/EHS Federal & Non‐Federal Share $ 38,804,098.00 $ 38,725,880.68 $ 39,559,697.00

Prior‐Year Expenditure Refunds Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

$ 2,000.00 $ ‐ $ 2,000.00

$ 1,345,000.00 $ 1,345,263.00 $ 1,359,579.00

Total Program Funds $ 40,151,098.00 $ 40,071,143.68 $ 40,921,276.00

An Independent Auditors on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Compliance, based

on the annual audit of the County’s financial records, was issued by Cherry Bekaert LLP, in

accordance with Government Auditing Standards and A133 audit requirement. No findings or

areas of concerns were identified.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Moffitt Cancer Center

Bay Care MyOn

Berkeley Preparatory School NoMad Art Bus

Bess the Book Bus Parents as Partners

CARD (Center for Autism Related Disorders-USF) Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay

Children’s Board Prodigy Moves

Chrysalis Health Tampa Reach Up

Dr. Guillermo Porro, DDS School Health Corporation

Early Steps Program-USF School Specialty

Feeding Tampa Bay Suncoast Community Health Center

Florida Department of Health Tampa Family Health Center

Florida Health Hillsborough County Tampa Bay Breastfeeding Task Force

Florida West Coast Credit Union Tampa Bay Asthma Coalition

Goodwill Suncoast Inc. “Book Works” Program Tampa Family Health Centers

Gracepoint Tampa Housing Authority

GTE Financial United Way Suncoast Tampa Bay Area

Head Start Community Foundation USF-College of Nursing / Public Health (Interns)

Hillsborough County Immunization Task Force USF-Mental Health (Interns)

Kaplan Early Learning Company Well-Care

Keeping Tampa Bay Beautiful WIC (Women; Infants& Children)

Lakeshore Learning WTMP (97.5 FM Radio)

Metropolitan Ministries School Health Corporation

Hillsborough Community College -Brandon-South Shore-Tampa Campuses

Hillsborough County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention & Healthy Homes

Hillsborough County Schools Exceptional Student Education Department

Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Services

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HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAM AND FAMILY EVENTS

Whether it is participating in the Policy Council, reading in the classrooms, attending an outreach

event, or recruiting other potential families, our Head Start parents and community partners

contribute to the success of our program.

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PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACCREDITATIONS

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Nineteen of Hillsborough County Board County Commissioners Head Start/Early Head Start

Centers are NAEYC accredited by exemplifying the highest professional standards for early

childhood education programs. Four School Board Head Start sites are accredited by the

National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education (NAC) Also, eight Family

Child Care Homes, with the support of their Delegate agency sought and obtained accreditation

from the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC).

Voluntary Pre- Kindergarten (VPK)

The program provides VPK at County‐operated sites. This generated approximately $1.1 million

in revenues for the County; helping to provide additional services to low-income children. Over

1,000 Head Start children receive VPK services through the Board of County Commissioners

and Hillsborough County Public Schools. These additional funds allow the program to use state

dollars to purchase additional classroom supplies and materials, further strengthening the

program and expanding the capacity to provide early childhood education services through

extended hours.

Professional Development

Funds are designated for training and continuing education to meet and exceed the needs of the

program and the staff. Head Start is federally mandated to ensure that at least 50 percent of their

Head Start teachers have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a

related field. Our program exceeds that mandate with 100 percent of Head Start teachers having

a bachelor’s degree or higher. Besides, we exceed the mandate for teacher assistants, with 100

percent of our teacher assistants having obtained their Florida Child Development Associate

(CDA) or a National Credential CDA. Additionally, we provide ample opportunity for all

program staff to receive curriculum certifications for Early Childhood ‐ all of which they bring

back and teach their co‐workers. Our Center Supervisors and Education Management Staff are

trained and certified in the CLASS Assessment Tool. This tool is designed to assess the

interactions between the classroom staff and the children. The data obtained from the CLASS

Assessment is used to design professional development opportunities for staff. Various other

conferences and training opportunities are provided throughout the year, both locally and

nationally, that staff can attend to enhance their skills within the program.

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Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Head Start/ Early Head Start

PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS

BOCC HEAD START/EARLY HEAD

START CENTERS

PHONE

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PHONE

Bealsville HS: 5100 Horton Rd., Bealsville 33586 757‐3732 Encore 1004 North Nebraska Ave,

Tampa 33602

276-5556

Brandon Community HS: 9547 E. Columbus Dr.,

Tampa 744‐5323 Egypt Lake 6707 N. Glen Avenue,

Tampa 33614

872-5225

Calhoun HS/EH: 2911 E. Henry Ae., Tampa

33610 276‐6503 Forest Hills 10112 Ola Avenue, Tampa

33612

975-7633

Grant Park HS: 4422 E. Columbus Dr. Tampa

33605 384‐4098 Foster 2014 E Diana St, Tampa, FL

33610

276-5573

Jackson Springs HS: 7345 Jackson Springs Rd.,

Tampa 554‐5042 Frost 3950 Falkenburg Road,

Riverview 33569

740-4900

Kimmins: 1502 E. 22nd Ave., Tampa 33605 272‐6130 Gibsonton7727 Gibsonton Drive,

Gibsonton 33534

671-5100

LaPaloma HS: 3419 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa

33605 272‐8540 Graham 2915 Massachusetts Avenue,

Tampa 33602

276-5408

Lee Davis HS *: 3402 N. 22nd Street, Tampa

33605

276-2170 James 4302 E. Ellicott St. Tampa 33610 740-4800

Mango HS/EHS: 11210 Broadway Ave., Tampa

33584 744‐5687 Just 1315 Spruce Street, Tampa 33607 276-5708

McCloud HS: 2103 N. Rome Ave., Tampa 33607 276‐2169 Kenly 2909 66th Street, Tampa 33619 744-8074

MOSI HS: 4901 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 33617 987‐6214 Knights 4815 N. Keene Road, Plant

City 33565

757-9333

North Tampa HS: 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa

33613 903‐3493 Lamb 6274 s. 78TH Street Tampa

33619

605-4950

Nye Park HS: 630 Sunset Lane., Lutz 33549 233‐2943 Lincoln 1207 E Renfro Street, Plant

City 33566

757-9329

Plant City HS: 1304 Alsobrook, Plant City 33563 757‐3894 Lockhart 3719 North 17th Street,

Tampa 33610

276-5727

Robles Park HS:3814 N. Central Ave., Tampa

33603 276‐2173 Lopez 200 North Kingsway Rd Seffner

33584

744-8000

South County HS: 215 S. 14th Ave., S.E. Ruskin

33570 671‐7683 Mango 4220 Hwy 579, Seffner 33584 744-8208

Strawberry Hills HS/EHS: 701 Tillman Place,

Plant City 757‐3935 Muller 13615 N 22nd Street, Tampa

33613

558-1355

Tampa Heights HS/EHS: 175 E. Francis Ave.,

33602 252‐2088 Oak Grove 6315 N. Armenia Avenue,

Tampa 33604

356-1532

Town & Country Commons HS: 7606 Paula Dr.,

Tampa 554‐5111 Oak Park 2716 N. 46th Street, Tampa

33605

740-7733

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CONTRACTED SITES PHONE Pinecrest 7950 Lithia-Pinecrest Road,

Lithia 33547

744-8164

A Brighter Community HS: 1613 N. Marion St,

Tampa, FL 33602

223-6830 Potter 3224 E. Cayuga Street, Tampa

33610

276-5564

Bible Based HS/EHS: 8718 N. 46th St., Tampa

33617 980‐0559 Reddick 325 W. Lake Dr., Wimauma

33598

634-0809

Easter Seals HS: 2401 E. Henry Ave., Tampa

33610 236‐5589 Riverview 10804 Hannaway Road,

Riverview 33569

671-5105

Kings Kids EHS: 3000 N. 34th St., Tampa 33605 666‐1568 Robinson 4801 S. Turkey Creek Road,

Plant City

757-9424

R’Club HS: 12420 Telecom Dr., Tampa 33637 979‐0002 Robles 4405 E. Sligh Avenue, Tampa

33610

744-8033

FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (EHS) PHONE Ruskin 101 E. College Avenue, Ruskin

33570

671-5177

Lutheran Services Florida: 3635 W. Waters Ave.,

Tampa 676‐9489 Seminole 6201 Central Avenue, Tampa

33604

276-5556

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA: 110 E. Oak

Ave., Tampa 224‐9622 Shaw 11311 N 15th Street, Tampa

33612

975-7366

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC

SCHOOLS (HS)

PHONE Sheehy 6402 North 40th Street, Tampa

33610

233-3800

Bing Elem., 6409 36th Ave., South, Tampa 33619 744‐8088 Springhead 3208 Nesmith Road, Plant

City 33566

757-9321

Bryan Elem., 2006 W. Oak Ave., Plant City

33566 767‐9300 Sulphur Springs 8412 13th Street,

Tampa 33604

975-7305

Burney Elem., 901 S. Evers St. Plant City 33566 707‐7334 Tampa Bay Blvd 3111 Tampa Bay

Blvd., Tampa

872-5208

Chiaramonte Elem., 6001 S. Hines Ave., Tampa

33604 272‐3066 Thompson 2020 E Shell Point Road,

Ruskin 33570

938-1203

Citrus Park Elem., 7700 Gunn Hwy., Tampa

33625 558‐5356 Thonotosassa 10150 Skew Lee Lane,

Thonotosassa

987-6987

Clairmel Elem., 1025 S, 78th St. Tampa 33619 744‐8080 Town & Country 6025 Hanley Road,

Tampa

871-7500

Cleveland 723 E. Hamilton Avenue, Tampa

33604

276-5583 Trapnell 1605 W. Trapnell Road, Plant

City 33567

757-9313

Cork Elem., 3501 N. Cork Road, Plant City

33565 757‐9353 Washington 1407 Estelle Street, Tampa

33605

233-3720

Cypress Creek Elem., 4040 19 Ave. NE., Ruskin 671‐5167 West Shore 7110 S. West Shore Blvd,

Tampa

272-3080

Desoto Elem., 2618 Corrine St. Tampa 33605 276‐5779 West Tampa 2700 Cherry Street,

Tampa 33607

872-5200

Dickenson Elem., 4720 Kelly Rd., Tampa 33615 873‐4732 Wilson 702 English Street, Plant City

33566

757-9307

Dover Elem., 3035 Nelson Ave., Dover 33527 757‐9457 Wimauma 5709 Hickman, Wimauma

33598

671-5759

Edison 1607 E. Curtis Street, Tampa 33610 276-5579 Witter 10801 N. 22nd Street, Tampa

33612

975-7383