These program models have been selected based on the community assessment. Below is a brief description of the primary service delivery strategies. One-Stop Shops, that offers fully integrated, comprehensive family support services to assist children and their families. School-Based Head Start Classrooms are located at schools. These classrooms are an integral part of the elementary school.
Children have opportunities to socialize with older children at meal times in the school cafeteria.
Orange Center Elementary School is a unique, innovative, prototype school that offers a wide array of family support services, similar to a Community Center. Wellness classes are also available for children. The 4C Agency provides the coordination of county, state and federal funding to help families with their child care needs. These centers provide accessible, on-site, early childhood development services for those children and families residing in public or subsidized housing. Home-Based Head Start is an option available for those families desiring to provide early childhood development services for their child in the home.