Head Start has been around for nearly 50 years in Ottawa. You may have heard of it, but, do you really know what it is? The program, through ECKAN is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on school readiness for children. However, Head Start Director, Clara Cox, says Head Start is not just about helping the kids:
If you would like your kids to be part of Head Start, there are qualifications to get in. Call ECKAN and they will walk you through those qualifications and determine if your family is eligible.
