Gadsden head Start

Gadsden-Etowah County

Head Start ~ Early Head Start Program

Building Families ~ Changing Lives

The objectives of Head Start are based on the idea that all children deserve the opportunity to enter school ready to learn and that children’s readiness depends on their educational experience, their physical and mental health and the involvement of their parents and families.

The following are objectives of Gadsden/Etowah County Head Start/Early Head Start:

The improvement of the child’s health and physical abilities, including appropriate steps to correct present physical and mental problems and to enhance every child’s access to an adequate diet. The improvement of the family’s attitude toward future healthcare and physical abilities.

The encouragement of self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity and self-discipline which will assist in the development of the child’s social and emotional health.

The enhancement of the child’s mental processes and skills with particular attention to conceptual and communications skills.

The establishment of patterns and expectations of success for the child, which will create a climate of confidence for present and future learning efforts and overall development.

An increase in the ability of the child and the family to relate to each other and to others. The enhancement of the sense of dignity and self-worth within the child and his or her family.

Our Mission Statement

The Gadsden - Etowah County Head Start Program subscribes to the philosophy that everyone has individual worth.  It is further
believed that one's quality of life can be significantly improved if appropriate experience and opportunities are provided by Head Start,

coupled with community linkages to generate productivity, self-esteem and self-sufficiency of the Head Start family. This agency is

compelled to assist families in recognizing their determination and reinforcement of existing strengths to the fruition of childrens  and

families' social competence.

	Nine Locations:

J.W. Stewart Center Main Office 513 Henry Street Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 546-7431 Enrollment – 288

Lula Andrews Brown Attalla Elementary Partnership Site 300 Cullman Ave SW Attalla, AL 35954 Enrollment – 18		Oscar Adams Elementary Partnership Site 901 Raley Street Gadsden, AL 35903 Enrollment – 20

G.W. Floyd Elementary Partnership Site 601 Black Creek Road Gadsden, AL 35904 Enrollment – 20		Striplin Elementary Partnership Site 600Cleveland Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 Enrollment – 20

Thompson Elementary Partnership Site 236 Goldenrod Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 Enrollment – 20		Walnut Park Elementary Partnership Site 3200 Walnut Street Gadsden, AL 35904 Enrollment – 20
Early Head Start Sugar Pie Center #1 Formerly London Bridge Daycare 324 Ewing Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 547-5509 Enrollment –40		Early Head Start Sugar Pie Center # 2 New Liberty Tabernacle Church 924 E Broad Street Gadsden, AL 35903 (256) 543-1355 Enrollment –38

Contact Information:

Phone: (256) 546-7431
Fax: (256) 546-9320
E-mail: info@gadhs.org

P. O. Box 8142
Gadsden, AL 35901