Head Start McCormack-Mathews - Albina

Albina Head Start, Inc. Albina is a non-profit agency that provides Early Head Start and Head Start services to children and families, ages birth through five. We continually focus on developing highly trained, caring and adequately compensated staff. We prioritize hiring from the communities we serve. We are committed to strengthening staff skills and encouraging their professional development. Our staff is key to quality services we provide neighborhoods.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Child Ages:

3 weeks - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Oregon Employment Department - Child Care Division

Special Needs:

Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.