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- EIN 63-0505214
- (256) 546-7431
- 513 Henry St Gadsden AL 35901-3135 USA
- http://gadhs.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development
Mission: The gadsden - etowah county head start program subscribes to the philosophy that everyone has individual worth. It is further believed that one's quality of life can be significantly improved if appropriate experience and opportunities are provided by head start, coupled with community linkages to generate productivity, self esteem, and self-sufficiency of the head start family.
Programs: Head start/early head start program: the gadsden-etowah county progress council nurtured and advocated for 485 children and approximately 445 families through the head start and early head start programs. The council provided a safe and happy environment, using a creative curriculum to provide quality service to the children we serve, preparing them for the next level of learning. The council strove to develop well-rounded, life-long individuals with positive self-esteem that will become valuable and productive members of society utilizing all of our service areas: health, mental health, nutrition, and parent-family-community engagement.
food services program: during the fiscal year, approximately 4416 children participating in the head start and early head start programs were served healthy, nutritious snacks and lunch through assistance from usda's child nutrition progra