EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY

Even Start's goal is to improve literacy of all members of the family, while promoting parental involvement in their children’s education as the child’s first and most important teacher. This program is offered in Washington and Greene counties.

ADULT EDUCATION / GED CLASSES

Adult Education Program/GED Classes provided in both Washington and Greene counties offers assistance in: preparing for the GED test: preparing for post secondary education; improving math, reading and writing skills and preparing to assist children with their education.

KINDERGARTEN CLUB

Kindergarten Club is designed to help transition children into the school environment. Kindergarten Club is held in kindergarten classrooms during the summer months, at elementary schools throughout Washington and Greene counties whereas children have an opportunity to become familiar with the room and the school facility. In Washington County, Kindergarten Club is offered in Beth Center, California and Canon-McMillan School Districts. The program is offered in all five Greene County school districts.

HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

Head Start provides comprehensive child development programs that serve low-income children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families in Washington and Greene counties. The program is child-focused with the overall goal of increasing school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Early Head Start provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services in Washington and Greene counties for low-income pregnant women and families with children under age three in both center and home based options.

PARENT-CHILD HOME PROGRAM (PCHP)

Parent Child Home Program (PCHP) is an innovative, home-based literacy and parenting program serving families in Washington and Greene counties that are challenged by poverty, low levels of education, language barriers and other obstacles to prepare them to attain future educational success.

PARENTING CLASS

Parenting Classes provided in Greene County offer parents a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers to openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children.

COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS

Community Learning Centers (CLC) provide access to computer technology at four sites throughout Washington and Greene counties. Students of any age can access computer labs with internet access and on-site instruction.

CAP WORKS

CAPWorks is a program for low-income individuals of Washington and Greene counties who are ready for economic self-sufficiency and are motivated to work toward that goal.

SUPPORTED WORK PROGRAM / SUPPORTED ENGAGEMENT

Supported Work Program/Supported Engagement Program prepares and assists public assistance recipients to obtain unsubsidized employment and to provide work opportunities for post-24 month cash assistance recipients. This program serves residents of both Washington and Greene counties.

GREENE COUNTY FAMILY CENTER

Greene County Family Center is a vehicle for integrating and providing services to help children and families become healthy, safe and self-sufficient.

MALE INVOLVEMENT

Male Involvement program encourages fathers in Washington and Greene counties to take a conscientious look at raising their children and teaches fathers of their role and their importance in their children’s lives.

PLAY GROUPS

Play Groups provide weekly opportunities for families of preschool children in Greene County to interact together in activities which strengthen social and networking skills.

PRIME-TIME HEALTH

Prime Time Health is a responsive and invigorating education program in Greene County which addresses interests of seniors in our community.

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