Head Start
Head Start is a comprehensive program designed for children aged three and four years and their families who qualify under federal income guidelines or are enrolled in public assistance programs such as SNAP, SSI, or TANF. This includes families experiencing homelessness, kinship or foster care, and children with identified disabilities.
The program offers early learning experiences tailored to meet the developmental, physical, and social needs of preschoolers before they start elementary school. Children and their families engage in programs and activities specifically designed to ensure that the children are well-prepared for academic success upon entering kindergarten.
The Johnson City Housing Authority provides classroom facilities for Head Start, benefiting our residents and neighboring communities at the following Johnson City locations:
- Children First Head Start, 837 Pardee Street
- Lake Terrace Head Start, 2450 Mint Hill Road
- Dunbar Head Start, 530 Robinson Drive
Learn more about the Head Start program at uethda.org, or call the Head Start office at 423-246-6180.
