Program Profile

as of August 2007

Butte and Dillon

 Head Start

P.O. Box 608

Butte, MT  59701

406-723-4078

1-800-560-3734

e-mail:  butteheadstart@montana.com

Sponsored by Human Resources Council District XII

Applications for Head Start are accepted year-round. 

Please call the program for an application or any other questions.

Early Childhood Development and Health Services

The Head Start program includes health screening, physical/dental exams, immunizations, extended follow-up/treatment, ongoing care, identifying a medical home, parent involvement, education and early childhood development, child safety, nutrition, and mental health.

 

CLASSROOMS   Classes: 11 classes in 2 communities Children per class: 17-20 Teachers: 11 Teacher Assistants: 13 Teachers with Associate Degrees    or above in Early Childhood: 11 (100%) Teachers in training for Bachelor's Degree: Teacher Assistants with Associate Degrees in Early Childhood: 2 (15%) Teacher Assistants in Associate Training:  2 (15%) Teacher Assistants with a CDA:  1 (7%)

HEALTH SERVICES   Children with Medicaid:  192 (82%) Children enrolled in CHIPS:  6 (2%) Children w/private insurance:  26 (11%) Children w/health insurance:  25 (4%) Children completing required screening (EPSDT guidelines):  238 (92%) Children needing treatment:  50 (21%) Children receiving treatment:  50 (98%)     DENTAL SERVICES   Dental exams completed:  241 (87%) > Treatment needed:  68 > Treatment received:  62 > Preventive dental care provided:  97     IMMUNIZATIONS   Children up-to-date w/immunizations: 244 (93%)

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES   > Diagnosed disabilities:  49 (21%) > Health impaired:  0 > Emotional/behavior disorder:  0 > Speech & language impaired:  15 > Mental retardation:  2 > Hearing impairment:  0 > Orthopedic impairments:  0 > Visual impairments:  0 > Learning disabilities:  0 > Autism:  6 > Non-categorical developmental delay:  27 > Multiple disabilities:  1     MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES   Services are provided through Kids Behavioral Services to children and families using the "Play Therapy" Model.  Families accessing Mental Health Services:  45 (19%)

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

(2007)

Family Size:

 1         $10,200

 2         $13,690

 3         $20,650

 4         $24,130

 5         $27,610

 6         $31,090

 7         $34,570

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

AND DESIGN

Butte and Dillon Head Start is a high quality, accountable, professional non-profit program, sponsored by Human Resources Council District XII.

The agency is governed by a Board of Directors and a Parent Policy Council.

Human resource management provides opportunities and support for ongoing training and development for both staff and families. 

Materials and equipment are selected and maintained to ensure Head Start's physical environment supports the delivery of high quality services to all children and families.  Improved facilities are part of the agencies strategic plan.

Dynamic and cohesive management systems, including annual monitoring support continuous improvement and foster commitment to provide the highest level of services to children and families in accordance with legislation, regulations and policies.

Family and Community Partnerships

Butte and Dillon Head Start family partnerships include family goal setting, accessing community services and resources, parent involvement in child development/education, health, nutrition, mental health, community advocacy, home visits, program advisory committees, and transition services.

Head Start Families

        Families served:  247

            Parents employed:  200

             In job training/school:  28

Unemployed:  47

   TANF families:  32

SSI families:  25

Income Information

Enrolled based on public assistance:  59

                      >  Income eligible:  171

                      >  Over-Income:  14

                      >  Enrolled as a foster child:  6

Families with Family Partnership Agreements:  202

Emergency Assistance:  15

Families participating in male involvement activities:  152

Child Care Needs

Families:

> needing child care:  112

> receiving child care through Head Start partnerships:  35

> receiving subsidized child care:  84

> leaving their children at home or at another home with a relative or unrelated adult:  15

> receiving child care at a child care center:  43

> Partnerships with 6 child care facilities

Community Partnerships

Head Start collaborates with Butte School District, Beaverhead County School District, Silver Bow and Beaverhead Health Departments, WIC, Office of Public Assistance, Butte Literacy Program, AWARE, Inc., Community Health Center and many other community agencies to provide efficient, effective services to children and families.

Head Start Mission Statement

"Helping children and families grow every day in every way."

Head Start Facts

Community Sites:

            > 1000 South Arizona, Butte, MT

  >   100 N. Clark, Butte, MT

        >   225-1/2 Reeder, Dillon, MT

Total funded enrollment:  223

Children served in 2006-2007:  265

                                                     > 2 year olds:      7 (enrolled as of 3rd birthday)

     > 3 year olds:  112

     > 4 year olds:  126

     > 5 year olds:      5

Total federal funding:    $ 1,369,036

Average cost per child:  $ 6,139.00

Employees:  61

Past/current parents:  14 (34%)

Volunteers:  975