Kidco Head Start

If you're out and about in Sweet Home today stop by and check out the resources at the Sweet Home Community Health Fair and be sure to come by the Kidco Head Start booth and say "hi"!

Congratulations Hanani on reading 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! You are awesome!

If you haven't signed yours kids up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, just stop in and talk with staff and we will get you signed up!

? Your interactions with kids can boost their emotional growth. Check out these 15 fun ways to nurture their social and emotional development. 🌟

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Eligible U.S. children can receive vaccinations against 19 diseases at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
The VFC program can help parents get their children up to date on back-to-school vaccinations.

Read the new CDC Vital Signs report for more on VFC and how the program protects children. https://bit.ly/4fEXSJ5

This week's Conscious Commitment is dedicated to parents during these back-to-school weeks. 🍎

Click here to learn more about using visuals with your children at home: https://bit.ly/3YkGva7

Are you willing to commit? Post “ImWillingRU” in the comments and tag a fellow parent who might like this commitment too. As always, we wish you well! 

Fall 2024 Live & Learn Preschool at LBCC - Registration is open!

Click here to see the class schedule & register! https://www.linnbenton.edu/educational-options/community-and-continuing-education/family-resources/parenting-programs/index.php

LBCC Live & Learn

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In anticipation of the new school year, Kidco Head Start staff received updated CPR and First Aid training this week led by Marcos Torres Anzaldo, Kidco's in-house certified instructor.❤️

Philomath parents, your baby is born learning! Come join other parents/caregivers and their babies as you learn how to support your child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development through songs, activities, and group discussions. All while building a community of support and friendships for you and your baby.

Class meets on Fridays, 9:30 - 11 am from October 4 -December 6, 2024, at Clemens Primary School, 535 S 19th St., #153, Philomath.

Cost: $25.

Register by contacting Jen at the SRF office, 541-929-2535 or [email protected]

Strengthening Rural Families City of Philomath, Oregon

Join us before the Movie in the Park on Friday August 9th for a Fossil Dig and Craft at Sankey Park!
This event will start an hour before the movie at 7:30pm. This event is being organized and put together by our (very first) Summer Teen Intern! Show up and support them and their program! There is even a rumor that a real dinosaur bone will be there!

You can come to the Fossil Dig and Craft and stay for the movie, or just attend the Fossil Dig and Craft, it is totally up to you!!

A clothing event for students attending schools within the Sweet Home School District will be held at the district office parking lot (1920 Long Street) on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To apply visit www.kidcoheadstart.org/enrollment
School begins on August 19th!

If your child qualifies for SNAP they are eligible for Head Start! Open enrollment is now underway and is the perfect time to learn more about how Head Start programs can support you in building a strong foundation for success in school and beyond. Learn more about eligibility for Head Start at https://www.ohsa.net/enroll.

Fun in the Sun on Friday we are making Bug Jar habitats!
We will be making a habitat, then searching for and learning about all of the bugs that live at Sankey Park!
What bugs will you find??
Friday August 9th 10am

It is National WIC Breastfeeding Week!

Here’s to all the parents growing and learning right alongside their little ones as they give their love, patience, and the full bellies they need to thrive. 💖

WIC can help answer your questions, offer education, and support your breastfeeding journey.

It’s berry season! 🍓 Did you know? 💭 Berries can help improve communication between brain cells and help brain cells develop new connections, which can boost learning and memory!

Get fresh, local berries using your Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits with participating farmers!
Learn more about how to shop with your WIC farm direct dollars: https://ow.ly/K1sv50SGs2N

One of the hobbies many people took up during the pandemic is canning! It can be fun, delicious and economical, but it must be done safely.

During peak canning season (July to October), you can call Oregon State University’s (OSU) free food preservation hotline for advice on the best and safest way to can your fruits and vegetables.

Proper canning will remove oxygen, destroy enzymes, and prevent the growth of undesirable bacteria, yeasts, and molds. The food will retain nutrients and flavor and last much longer. However, canning foods incorrectly can create the perfect environment for harmful bacteria to grow and cause botulism—a rare but potentially deadly illness.

OSU’s Food Safety and Preservation hotline takes calls Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until October 11. Call 800-354-7319, and feel free to leave a message after hours. Learn more from OSU Extension Service’s Home Food Preservation program, including food preservation events in your area, https://ow.ly/NKu450SQnvU

📣August Utility Assistance applications will be available 8/19 - 8/23 on our website and in our regional offices. ALL completed applications for the 2024 season are due by Friday 8/30.

Applications will not be available in September as we process the applications for the end of the season and gear up for the warming season.

If you are at risk of a crisis, contact our Help Desk for assistance at 541-704-7632, and make payment arrangements with your utility provider if you're able.

Learn more and download the application during the week above at communityservices.us/utility-assistance

Another joyful return for a long-standing library favorite. Two local fire fighters will come and read a story and answer some questions. Then we will all go outside to admire an incredible fire truck up close. This is your chance to see how all of it works, and ask any questions you may have. We are grateful for their collaboration.

As hard as it is to say, it starts with us. 💙 Build your skills of self-regulation with one of our best-selling books for parents and educators: https://bit.ly/3y3lO7V

Fall 2024 Live & Learn Classes - Register Today! - https://mailchi.mp/pollywogfamily.org/live-learn-fall-2024

Kidco Head Start is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and 50 Years of WIC with local community partners and resources today Saturday, August 3rd from 9am - Noon.

If you're out and about, stop by our booth and say "hello"!

From quality teaching, to building positive, caring relationships with children and families; Kidco Head Start teaching teams, bus drivers, Family Support Coaches, Supervisors and Coordinators spent the last two days diving into the Conscious Discipline® Framework together to create the best environments for learning and heart-felt interactions that are essential to neurological function and learning.
Head Start is the heart work and staff are looking forward to putting the knowledge and information they've been learning to work with children and families this upcoming school year that begins on August 19th!