EARLY HEAD START | PREGNANT FAMILIES ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION

(Pregnant women and children up to age 5)

****You may apply online through the “Apply Now” tab above. Although if you prefer you can download and print the Printable Inquiry/Application form here.

Family Support Specialists Contact info:

Omak:

Head Start: Vanessa Zacherle 509-422-7506| Early Head Start Angela Bourgeau 509-422-7507 | Pregnant Mothers: Val Louis 509-422-7792

Nespelem:

Vacant- 509-634-2278 | Jami Clark 509-634-2403

Keller:

Sharey Cleveland (509) 634-7318| Nicomi Swan 509-7227087

Inchelium:

Kathleen Finley - 509-722-7025 | Nicomi Swan - 509-722-7087

CCT Head Start:

ERSEA Specialist, Nancy Johnson, Office Phone (509) 422-2320 | Email: nancy.johnson.hds@colvilletribes.com

We serve all four districts of the Colville Confederated tribes. Each Center offers unique services depending on funding. Our long term plan is to offer all services in all districts.

Educational options in all four districts:

Head Start: All four districts,

We offer center base classes providing education for children 3 to 5 years old. We provide both part day and full day services, depending on location.

Early Head Start:

Early Head Start Services are offered in the Omak and Keller area for children ages 6 weeks to three years. Our NEW Omak building opened August 26, 2024 with 4 classrooms serving 32 children, and 16 home visitor slots. In Keller, we have one classroom for Early Head Start serving 8 children. We receive funding to serve women who are expecting in all four districts. See information below.

Birth to Three:

We conduct developmental, vision and hearing screening and provide referrals to coordinating programs when special services are indicated. We provide supportive services and family engagement events.

Expectant Mom:

All four districts offer services for Pregnant woman. Prenatal and Postnatal support and education. Free, comprehensive, support to pregnant women focusing on promoting healthy prenatal outcomes, and family well-being.

Is My family Eligible for Services?

• Does your child turn three by August 31st, and are they younger then 5 by August 31st? IF YES then the applicant is Age Eligible for Head Start.

• Does your family live within or near the service area of one of our centers in Omak, Keller, Inchelium or Nespelem?

• Does your family receive foster care services, TANF, SSI, or face housing hardship? Does your child have a disability and on an IFSP or IEP. If yes, then they have priority for enrollment in our program.

* See link above to apply now!

Family Support Specialists may complete application over the phone if needed.

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Do you need access to your child’s immunization record for school or camp registration?

Visit wa.myir.net for secure, online access to immunization records.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-KVX7yG7A

Health Screenings include:

Vision Screener:

Our Welch Allyn Spot screener is a handheld device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients as young as 6 months old.

Hearing:

We have new MAICO OAE Screeners. This is a hand held hearing screener that produces fast, accurate and reliable measurement on patients of all ages.

Developmental screener:

We utilize ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire which is a developmental screening tool designed to provide a snapshot needed to catch delays and celebrate milestones.

Physical and Dental screening:

We work with our local clinics to provide dental screenings and well child checks.

Please contact our staff with any additional questions.