Action Inc. Head Start
Program Profile
2018-2019
Action Inc. Head Start
1000 S. Arizona St.
Butte, MT 59701
406-723-4078
Website: www.butteheadstart.com
email: bbrophy@action-inc.org
Sponsored by Action Inc. - Human Resources Council District XII
Applications for Head Start are accepted year-round.
Please call the program for an application or any other questions.
Early Childhood Development and Health Services
The Head Start program includes health screening, physical/dental exams, immunizations, extended follow-up/treatment, ongoing care, identifying a medical home, parent involvement, education and early childhood development, child safety, nutrition, and mental health.
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CLASSROOMS
Classes: 10 classes Children per class: 17-20 Teachers: 10 Teacher Assistants: 13 Teachers with Bachelor's Degree: 5 (50%) Teachers with Associate Degrees-Early Childhood: 5 (50%) Teachers in Training: 1 (10%) Teachers Assistants in Training: 2 (15%) Teacher Assistants with a CDA: 7 (54%) Teacher Assistants meeting 2013 Requirements: 13 (100%)
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HEALTH SERVICES
Children with Medicaid: 197 Children w/private insurance: 11 Children without health insurance: 0 Children with an on-going source of continuous healthcare: 190
DENTAL SERVICES
Children with continuous, accessible dental care provided by a dentist: 195 > Treatment needed: 30 > Treatment received: 27 (90%)
IMMUNIZATIONS
Children up-to-date w/immunizations: 125
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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
> Diagnosed disabilities: 29 > Health impaired: 0 > Emotional/behavior disorder: 0 > Speech & language impaired: 10 > Hearing impairment: 1 > Visual impairments: 1 > Orthopedic impairments: 0 > Learning disabilities: 0 > Autism: 3 > Traumatic Brain Injury: 0 > Non-categorical developmental delay: 14 > Multiple disabilities: 0
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Services are provided through Southwest Montana Community Health Center with a Mental Health Therapist available on-site for children and families: 35
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INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
(2019)
Family Size:
1 $12,490
2 $16,910
3 $21,330
4 $25,750
5 $30,170
6 $34,590
7 $39,010
8 $43,340
Mission
“Action Inc. is dedicated to development of pathways out of poverty through
innovative, community-based, collaborative solutions.”
Core Values
Compassion:
Treat others with respect and dignity, valuing individual and cultural
differences. Supporting and serving with a deep awareness of and sympathy
for another’s suffering. Empower those we serve to move beyond poverty and
the environments that perpetuate it.
Collaboration:
Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate freely across organizational and
service areas and work as one team to fulfill our mission.
Accountability:
Be accountable to those we serve, to our communities, and to each other for stellar outcomes and efficient, appropriate use of funds.
Commit to providing the highest quality service with excellence and
consistency.
Family and Community Partnerships
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Butte Head Start family partnerships include family goal setting, accessing community services and resources, parent involvement in child development/education, health, nutrition, mental health, community advocacy, home visits, program advisory committees, and transition services.
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Head Start Families
> Families served: 195
> Parents employed: 148
> In job training/school: 16
> TANF families: 11
> SSI families: 26
Income Information
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Family Engagement Family Engagement Goals have been created to support positive outcomes for children and families at Head Start. Case managers work closely with families to develop relationships and provide resources and opportunities to ensure their child's success at Head Start as they transition into the school system. |
Community Partnerships
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Head Start collaborates with local agencies, such as the Butte School District, 4C's, Career Futures, Montana Tech, Butte Silver Bow Health Department, WIC Office of Public Assistance, Family Outreach, and the Southwest Montana Community Health Center to coordinate services for children and families.
School Readiness
School Readiness Goals have been established to ensure children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning and schools are ready for children.
Progress toward School Readiness Goals are shared with families to ensure they are engaged in the long term, lifelong success of their child as their primary teacher and advocate.
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Head Start Mission Statement
"Helping children and families grow every day in every way."
Head Start Facts
Community Sites:
> 1000 South Arizona, Butte, MT
> 100 N. Clark, Butte, MT
Total funded enrollment: 186
Children served in 2018-2019: 208
> 3 year olds: 77
> 4 year olds: 131
Total federal funding: $ 1,788,819
Average cost per child: $ 9,617
Employees: 50
Past/current parents: 17(34%)
Volunteers: 1,180
Volunteers/Current or Former Head Start Parents: 361