CSI Child Development Services believes that parents are to be respected as the primary influence in their children’s lives. They are welcomed into the planning and governance of the program and supported in their efforts to improve the lives of their families.
Family Advocate Services act as an advocate for the families by assisting them to community resources and then tracking for follow-up. Training is provided for families in areas such as family literacy, early child development, school success, budgeting and internet safety, and other topics of interest.
Families are given guidance to indentify their goals, interests, strengths and needed services. Families are referred to appropriate community resources to help families reach their goals and meet their needs. Families in need of crisis intervention are assisted immediately.
Family Advocates also recruits and enrolls the children and families into Head Start, Early Head Start or the state Pre-K program.
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Pre-School Head Start:
If you live in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Toombs, or Ware County and have a child who is three (3) or four (4) years of age by September 1st, contact the Family Advocate in your county or visit the center. Walk ins are welcome, but a preceding phone call could assist with time management and availability of staff. Priority is given to income eligible families, four (4) year olds, and children with special needs.
Early Head Start:
If you live in Bacon or Ware counties and are pregnant or have a child six weeks to 36 months of age, contact the Family Advocate in your county or visit the center. Walk ins are welcome, but a preceding phone call could assist with time management and availability of staff. Priority is given to income eligible families, pregnant teens, and children with special needs.
State Lottery Funded Pre-K:
If you live in Coffee or Ware counties and have a child who is four by September 1st, contact the Family Advocate in your county or visit the center. There are no income criteria for enrollment and enrollment is based on a first come, first served bases.
The following income guidelines are for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The program can serve 10% between 101-131% income guidelines and 10% over income families.
| Family size | Yearly Income | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,830 | $902.50 |
| 2 | $14,570 | $1,214.17 |
| 3 | $18,310 | $1525.83 |
For each additional family member add:
Yearly: $3,740 Monthly: $311.67
CSI Child Development Services accepts enrollment applications throughout the year. Children are accepted as long as there are vacancies in the program, up until mid-April of each school year. A waiting list is maintained to assure that families are served in a timely manner.
A family must complete an application to begin the eligibility process. Additionally, the family must have acceptable documented proof of the child’s date of birth and proof of all income for the last 12 months or calendar year.
Priority consideration will be given to current and former enrollees and to low-income families who meet the qualification guidelines for employment opportunities.
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