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Championing Diversity and Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Southern Oregon Child and Family Council, Inc. (SOCFC) has provided services to families facing economic hardships in Jackson and Josephine counties for over 50 years,...
Head Start Awareness-Hear From One of Our Parents
A past Southern Oregon Head Start Parent shares their experience with us.
The Listo Family Literacy Program: Changing lives in the Latinx Community
“Are you Listo to learn?!” Listo means “ready” in Spanish, and here in Southern Oregon Head Start we take that phrase to a whole new level.
Calling All Raiders: SOU Career and Internship Fair is March 20th!
Calling all Raiders! We will be at the SOU Career and Internship Fair tomorrow afternoon (4/20/22).
The Inside Scoop: Safety Edition
SOHS to participate in 2022 Pear Blossom Festival
Spring is in the air, and we are proud to announce that this year, Southern Oregon Head Start will be joining the Pear Blossom Festival’s street fair!
We’re Still Enrolling for the 2nd Half of the Year!
We still have room for more children this school year!
Southern Oregon Head Start Organized a Covid 19 Vaccine Clinic for Staff and Community Members
“Everyone did such an incredible job making this historic event run so smoothly. My heart was touched by the willingness of everyone coming together for the health of our staff, community organizations staff, and others who could not yet receive the vaccine. “
Cooks Have Clever Way to Stay in Touch
The Cooks at ABC-B: Marina, Debbie, Brittany and Ada, put together a clever and creative way to stay in touch with their Classroom 2-Duration students: This fun...
2019 Best Daycare / Preschool Winner
We are honored to be recognized as the 2019 Best Daycare/Preschool in Southern Oregon by readers and voters of the Mail Tribune! About the “Best of the Best” Each year,...
Josue’s Story
At Southern Oregon Head Start, childcare reaches beyond the classroom. Our goal is that all Head Start graduates enter kindergarten happy, healthy and ready to learn....
Jarod’s Story
Jarod's Head Start Story Throughout my life I have embraced countless challenges forging a rigorous path to success. As a child I was fortunate to participate in Head...
Riley and Kristal’s Story
When Kristal enrolled in Early Head Start, she was a pregnant, single mother living with her parents because she could not afford a place to live on her own. When her...
Jewel’s Story
I first learned about Early Head Start at the local DHS office. I had recently given birth to my daughter, Ame, and wanted to continue my college education. I expected...
New Center Opens in Grants Pass
A dream came to fruition in September 2018, when Park View Child and Family Center opened in Grants Pass. Occupying the former Lovejoy Hospice building, this fantastic...
Lily & Eduardo’s Story
Lily was 17 years old, pregnant and living with her mother when she enrolled in Early Head Start. She asked me to be her Doula. On a home visit, we talked about the...
Recognizing Heidi Logan
Heidi Logan, Head Start parent and the 2005-2006 Parent Policy Council Chairperson, won the National Head Start Association’s Phyllis J. Jones Memorial Scholarship...