Episode 7: Head Start in Contra Costa County

Since 1965, Contra Costa County has been a Head Start provider, ensuring access to early childhood education, health, and nutrition services to low-income children and their families, as well as parent involvement. A local panel of parental and child development experts will discuss how the program is a lifeline, a stepping stone, and an opportunity for future success for vulnerable children and families in Contra Costa County.

 

Guests:

Sarah Reich, Community Services Bureau Interim Deputy Director at the Employment & Human Services Department.

Ruth Hunter, Site Supervisor George Miller III Center, Richmond

Juan De Dios Batiz, Parent and Head Start Policy Councilmember
Kristi Jourdan, Host