What We Do
Klamath Family Head Start (KFHS) was established in 1980, and currently serves over 400 children and their families in Klamath and Lake counties each year. We provide a safe, creative and healthy learning atmosphere, and support social-emotional learning and skill development. Because we believe success begins at home, we also offer additional support (including parenting classes and educational opportunities) for program parents and families.
We offer vision, speech, mental health, nutrition, and social service screenings, and promote the importance of dental and medical exams for our students – we aim to facilitate a lifetime of health and learning with the families we serve, while meeting our community’s needs and celebrating its unique ethnic and cultural characteristics.
We receive our program funding through the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
About Head Start Services
Head Start was formed in 1965 and is the nation’s largest early childhood education program, and serves nearly one million low-income children and families each year. Through Head Start, we are able to provide educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families in our local community.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Values
Integrity and professionalism exemplified in the services we provide, the attitude we bring, and the relationships we build.
Dedication to equity in all we do by respecting and connecting with individuals to ensure that every staff member and every child and family we serve regardless of race, culture, language, or ability has the support, skills, knowledge, and tools needed for lasting success.
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We provide services in Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Bonanza, and Merrill.