Family and School Engagement

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The goal of Family and School Engagement is to provide resources and support to parents, providers and stakeholders. Our programs include Head Start Collaboration Office, Early interventions for children with disabilities (619 B and Part C), Childcare assistance for income eligible households, Inclusion Grant opportunities, Waterford UpStart and Four-Year Old Program Approval.

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Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start are child development programs, serving children from birth to age five, expectant mothers and families. The overall goal of Head Start is to increase the social ability of children in low-income families and children with disabilities and improve the chances of success in school.

Four-Year Old Program Approval

North Dakota Century Code 15.1-09-58 requires a collaborative effort between the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve local school districts’ Four-Year Old Programs.

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Waterford Upstart

Waterford Upstart is an at-home early learning program that gives you the tools, coaching and resources so you can put your child on a path to academic success.

Inclusion Support

Every child in your care deserves to be respected, valued and included but we all need a little help sometimes. USpireND is contracted by HHS to provide inclusion support and coaching to child care providers.

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Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education helps children ages 3 to 5 who may need extra support with learning or development. If a child qualifies, a team works closely with the family to set goals and provide services that meet the child’s needs. Parents can contact their local school district to learn more and get started.

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Questions? Contact Us

Early Childhood
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250

Phone: (701) 328-2115
Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
Relay ND TTY: 711
Email: dhsec@nd.gov