Drake University Head Start
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
Organization Details
About
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age five, pregnant women and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. Drake University Head Start is the largest Head Start in the state of Iowa and serves Polk, Warren, Jasper, Marion, Boone and Story counties. Drake University Head Start serves pregnant women and children birth through three through the Early Head Start program and children ages three and four and their families through the 3 and 4 year-old preschool program.
Mission Statement
Better preparing young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Introduce Preschoolers to Technology570 miRecruiting nowIn-PersonDes Moines, IA
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Come Eat With Us, Be A Mealtime Partner.570 miRecruiting nowIn-PersonDes Moines, IA
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Playtime Partners Have Fun While Making a Difference570 miRecruiting nowIn-PersonDes Moines, IA
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Make a difference in a young child's life as a Classroom Volunteer570 miRecruiting nowIn-PersonDes Moines, IA
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Graphic Art Assistants will have their work widely circulated570 miRecruiting nowRemoteDes Moines, IA
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Board Members Influence Organizational Development and Mentor Families570 miRecruiting nowIn-PersonDes Moines, IA
