PICA offers comprehensive services to help children and families reach their full potential.
Early Childhood Education and School Readiness
PICA prepares children to succeed in school! Our individualized approach helps your child learn in the way he/she learns best and at his/her own pace.
Health and Mental Wellness Services
Preventive health services are central to PICA Head Start’s comprehensive support for families. During enrollment, families work with PICA staff and community partners to ensure they have an ongoing accessible source of health care. PICA assists the family in making use of all available health resources and insurance.
Dental Services
Children’s Dental Services is a non-profit program that provides complete dental services to children enrolled at PICA, their siblings and other low-income children and pregnant women in the community. Through these clinics, PICA is able to provide easy access to the dental examinations and treatments required by Head Start.
Nutrition Services
To ensure that your children are healthy and well nourished, PICA provides a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack each day through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. PICA prepares all children’s meals at our centers and serves nutritious food that reflects the diverse cultures represented in our programs.
USDA CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliations for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.usda.gov/oascr, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form, or call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington, D. C. 20250-9410 Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Disability Services and Early Childhood Special Education
At least 10% of Head Start enrollment opportunities are made available to children with disabilities. In addition, local school districts provide Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to Head Start and EHS children.
Transportation Services
PICA provides door-to-door transportation to and from our centers each day for your child as well as transportation for you to attend special parent events and activities.
Social Services and Family Support
As the parent of an enrolled child, you will work with PICA to assess your family’s strengths and set goals for your family. With PICA’s help, you can learn how to achieve your goals, become involved in your children’s education and contribute to your community!