Family & Community Partnerships

Family & Community Partnerships

What is Family & Community Partnerships?

Family & Community Partnerships provides social services to empower families to achieve self-sufficiency through personal and professional growth.

What is a Family Advocate and how do they help my family?

Your Family Advocate will be your first point of contact with Head Start and your main source of contact throughout the time your child is enrolled in Head Start of York County. Your Family Advocate will be able to assist you in the following ways:

	Housing Referrals
	Food Resources
	Obtaining Employment/ Job Search
	Education For Your Child
	Health Support For Your Child (Including Vision/ Hearing and Dental Screenings and Physicals)
	Help During Crisis (Includes Support During Divorce, Legal Matters, Bankruptcy, etc.)
	Health and Anger Management Trainings

Is there anything else I need to know?

	Parents benefit from Head Start, too.
	Every family has the opportunity to work with their Family Advocate on issues of importance to them.
	Parents are encouraged to set goals to improve their lives. Family Advocates support and guide parents as they progress towards their goals and celebrate their successes.
	Parents have access to new opportunities through referrals to community organizations. Family Advocates assist parents in connecting with needed services.
	Feel free to browse our Links page and our Resources Page to help locate services that may be beneficial to you and your family.

Head Start of York County's Family & Community Partnerships is here to help you meet your family's individual needs and to provide your family with a positive Head Start experience. Call 717-846-4600 and ask for the Family & Community Partnerships Manager to learn more about Head Start services for families.