Open toolbar Apply Now Parent Survey The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. DONATE For over fifty years we have been providing a constant flow of services to children and families through the Head Start Program. Funding is provided through the Department of Health and Human Services. Head Start is a preschool program serving 3 to 4 year old children, providing a comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. Head Start provides diverse services to meet the goals of the following Head Start Delivery areas. Education and Child Development Teaching and learning environment Curricula Child screenings and assessments Family and Community Engagement Family Partnerships Parent activities Community Partnerships ERSEA- Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Health Program Services Health Status and Care Oral Health Child Nutrition and Mental Health Safety Practices Additional Services for Children with disabilities Program Management and Quality Improvement Systems and Procedures Program Governance External alliances continue to strengthen the partnerships with the community to address the complex needs of our children and families. A strong internal partnership exists with the ALPI Board of Directors and the Head Start Policy Council to implement a shared governance approach. Hence, these partners assist us in meeting the required 20% in-kind (non-federal match). Partners include: the City of Fort Pierce, Lincoln Park Child Care Association, St. Lucie County Public Schools, Office of Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie and Polk Counties, City of Fort Pierce Housing Authority, United Way of St. Lucie County, Indian River State College, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources South (FDLRS), Kids at Hope, and lastly, our valuable parents. The ALPI Head Start/Early Head Start Program, under the Children and Family Services Division, provides services in six (6) directly operated centers and one (1) contracted site in St. Lucie County; one (1) directly operated center in Polk County and one (1) contracted site; and, (4) contracted sites in Martin County. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION for APPLICATION: Proof of address, proof of income, birth certificate, and parents’ ID (identification). HS/EHS Application ALPI Center Locations Obtain VPK Certificate HS Program Locator ALPI's Distance Learning Corporate Office phone: (863) 956-3491 fax: (863) 956-3357 mailing address: P.O. Box 3126 Winter Haven, Florida 33885 street address: 300 Lynchburg Road Lake Alfred, Florida 33850 Additional Contacts General Inquiries Only Name Phone Email Message Send © 2021 The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Service | WebReady Site by Jones & Jones Advertising, Inc.