Head Start/Early Head Start

MISSION

“People Helping People”

VISION & GOALS

In harmony with the mission of
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency (A.C.C.A.A.)
"EMPOWERMENT & QUALITY OF LIFE"
and in harmony with all Head Start, and other related early childhood
service legislation, we will address assessed community needs
focused on eligible families with young children,
affirming that:

With RESPECT, we seek individualized partnership with parents who invite
us to support their involvement and caring decisions in the growth, development, and transitions of newborn babies, infants, toddlers and young children as they reach toward their highest potential in the home and in the community.

With INTEGRITY, we cooperate, coordinate and collaborate with community resources as advocates to families as they explore choices and make decisions in their efforts to be self-sufficient, self-health seeking and lifelong learners along with their children who are our most valued resource.

With EQUITY, we engage in home and community needs based services, honor diversity and celebrate the empowerment of families, as they seek to meet their own needs, identify their own giftedness and nurture their own dreams. We support this process by modeling and managing our own people-building skills and systems internally and externally in the community.

With COMMITMENT, we strive for excellence in developmentally appropriate services, continuous improvement and measurable results within the family of service teams. We boldly encourage each other to actively participate and embrace change as we face daily challenges and enjoy the success of people helping people.

Rev. 07-2008