Our Services
Missoula Early Head Start (MEHS)
is a high-quality federally funded program serving Missoula
County families with children from birth to 3 years-old and
prenatal families/pregnant mothers with a comprehensive child
development curriculum.
The 12 month MEHS program is designed to meet the special
strengths and needs of each child and family. There are three
program options: Home-Based, Center-Based and Prenatal. Each
program offers the following comprehensive services:
Child Development Services offer your child a unique learning
opportunity:
- Age-appropriate curriculum in a
nurturing setting
- Qualified staff trained in child
development education
- Coordination of support services
for children with special needs and disabilities
- 10% of our enrolled children must
have a diagnosed delay or disability
Health Services help to improve and
protect the health of the children and families:
- Vision, hearing and dental
screening
- Nutritious meals and snacks
provided by UDA Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Nutrition, health and wellness
education and information provided to children and their
families
- Help finding health insurance,
medical and dental homes
Family Services provide
children and families tools and skills to enhance their lives:
- Ongoing parent education,
trainings, professional development opportunities and
support groups
- Family activities and home
visits throughout the year
- Parent support group
individualized for fathers, mothers, guardians & care givers
- Parent Advocacy, volunteer
and leadership opportunities
- Help obtaining local area
resources and social services
Parent Involvement
Opportunities Provide guidance to build the future you want
for you and your family:
- Build positive
relationships
- Take part in education
workshops offered by the program
- Parent involvement in
Policy Council and committees that help make decisions
on how MEHS is governed
- Family members serving
as volunteers in the program (volunteers are given
priority consideration as future substitutes and regular
employees
Our Services are free
of charge and without regard to age, race, ethnic
origin, religion or sex.
In accordance with Federal law and US Department of
Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from
discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national
origin, sex, age or disability.
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