Pike County Head Start

Another major component provides an organized method of assisting families to assess to the service needed. Join the Family of Head Start

Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the following provisions:
*Education: school readiness and cognitive development services. For more information please contact

Teresa Goodson or Cindy McCoy.
*Health: frequent medical screening, immunizations and dental service. For more information please contact Tammy Grant.
*Nutritional: healthy meals and snacks in a family style setting. For more information please contact Bobbie Robinette.
*Parent Involvement: opportunities for parents to participate in school decision-making. For more information please contact a Family Service Worker.
*Social: Emotional - engaging opportunities for positive interactions and referral services for a range of individual child and family needs and other services to enrolled children and families. For more information please contact Teresa Goodson or Cindy McCoy.
*Disabilities Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities, regardless of severity. For more information please contact Bettina Coleman. YOU can give your child a HEAD START by enrolling today. To Apply:
*Bring proof of birth
*Bring proof of income
*Bring Social Security Number

Once Accepted & Enrolled Child Must Have:
*Physical which must contain a blood pressure reading.
*Hemoglobin Level
*Lead Level
*Dental/Hearing/Vision Exam

To Apply go to any Pike County School or Apply at the Main Head Start Office located at Northpoint Academy!! Head Start Central Office Staff
Patricia Lea Collins - Head Start Director 606-433-9302
Christina Bogar - Administrative Assistant 606-433-9301
Teresa Goodson - Education Coordinator 606-433-9307
Tammy Grant - Health Assistant/Data Entry Assistant 606-433-9315
Cindy McCoy- Education Coordinator 606-433-9357
Bobbie Robinette - Nutrition Coordinator 606-433-9309
Tammy Grant - Health Monitor 606-433-9310
Bettina Coleman Disabilities Coordinator 606-433-9322

Head Start Family Service Workers
Wray Lynn Abshire- Dorton & Feds Creek
Cindy Varney- Johns Creek
Ruth Stafford- Belfry
Teresa Thompson - Elkhorn City
Teresa Thornbury - Bevins
Jamie Ray - Valley
Wendy Woods - Millard
Bryttnee Thacker - Mullins & Kimper
Denise Thacker - Phelps