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Head Start

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The Foundling’s Head Start program operates in Puerto Rico and provides high-quality early education and child development services, which promote children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The center-based program embeds responsive and effective teacher-child interactions.

The Head Start program integrates parent and family engagement strategies into all systems and program services to support family well-being and promote children’s learning and development. The program delivers developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, mathematics, social and emotional functioning, science, physical skills, and creative arts. To deliver such high-quality early education and child development services, the program is staffed by qualified teachers, social workers, nurses, and mental health professionals. Operating across Puerto Rico, Head Start services are provided by The Foundling in five municipalities: San Juan, Cataño, Vega Alta, Coamo, and Toa Baja. The program educates children ages 3-5 in specially designed early childhood centers.

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Success Stories

Bianca Came to our Early Head Start Center for Support

Bianca, now a mother of three, came to The Foundling’s Early Head Start Center in San Juan when she learned she was pregnant with her first son, Kermitt, for pre-natal guidance and parent resources and support. Working in partnership with Head Start specialists, Bianca later learned that Kermitt had mild attention deficit challenges. Kermitt began to receive the services and help he needed to succeed in school.

Now 10 years old, Kermitt is on the Honor Roll in school, and Bianca’s two younger daughters are currently receiving support and services through Head Start as well. Thanks to the Head Start program, Bianca’s three children are thriving today—and she is too.

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Bianca and her Family

Our Continued

Impact

4,000+
4,000+ holiday gifts distributed to The Foundling program participants every year
21%+
of the population of Puerto Rico has at least one developmental disability
1,536
children served in five municipalities in Puerto Rico
40+
programs and services serving children, families, and adults across New York and Puerto Rico
$5
donation launched The Foundling's work in 1869
18
evidence-based models and adaptations implemented with fidelity across our array of programs and service areas
DID YOU KNOW
Haven Academy was founded to help close the academic achievement gap for students whose families are involved with the child welfare system

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