Children's Programs near
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Dorie Miller Elementary School.
Monday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Tuesday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Wednesday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Thursday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Friday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides comprehensive support to Family members with special needs. EFMP takes an all-inclusive approach to coordinate military and civilian community, educational, medical, housing, and personnel services to help Soldiers and their Families with special needs.
An Exceptional Family Member is a Family member with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling, and meets the eligibility criteria.
Soldiers with Exceptional Family Members are required to register for EFMP and keep enrollment information current. This way, Family needs will be considered during the OCONUS assignments process.
If you’re eligible for EFMP services, Family members must be screened and enrolled when they accompany authorized Soldiers on OCONUS assignments. Screenings include medical records review for all Family members and developmental screening for all children aged 72 months and younger.
Click here to find an EFMP service near you.
Who must enroll in the program?
- Active Army
- U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program
- Army National Guard (ARNG) AGR personnel serving under authority of 10 USC and 32 USC. Department of the Army civilian employees do not enroll in the program.
You must identify dependent children with special education and medically related service needs and Family members with medical needs each time they process for an assignment to a location outside the United States where Family member travel is authorized at government expense.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Saturday: - See Below |
Sunday: - See Below |
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Fenwick Academy.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Rogers Academy.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid & CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.
The YWCA San Antonio offers preschool and afterschool childcare services for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Children are exposed to age-appropriate, educational activities that improve cognitive, physical and emotional well being. Our goal is to provide children with activities and experiences that promote optimal growth and development.
- Licensed and regulated
- Small classroom sizes
- Learning environment - We promote an environment where every experience can be a learning opportunity.
- Nutritious meals
Children 6 weeks to 12 years.
Click here for registration form.
Tuition rates vary according to child’s age and the number of children enrolled in a family.
Click here for more on tuition fees.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The YWCA Olga Madrid Center is a multi-purpose center that is the literal hub of the community, reaching multiple generations in the same families. The Center reflects the community's culture and offers essential services with dignity and respect.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
Snack Paks 4 Kids are available for contact-free pickup at this and five other San Antonio Public Library locations.
Ages 4 to 18
One Snack Pak per family while supplies last
Monday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:
- parents find a safe, positive environment for children;
- families spend quality time together;
- children and teens learn what they can achieve;
- adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives;
- communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back;
- and we all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.
Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.
Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.
Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.
Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.
Click here for membership information.
The Y provides programs and services to the entire community—regardless of an inability to pay. Financial assistance is awarded based on need. Click here to learn more and apply.
We are a vegan/vegetarian little library and pantry.
Take what you need, Leave what you can.
We Accept:
- non-perishables
- vegetarian foods
- cold items
- books
- diapers
- hygiene supplies
Open 24/7, donations accepted 24/7.
We also have a Little Free Library at this location.
Free.
Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.
The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.
AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.
Home-based Option
- Weekly Home Visits
- Bi-Weekly Group Socializations
Center-based Option
- Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
- Bilingual and Dual Language
Support Services
- Health & Dental Screenings
- Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
- Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Home Visits
- Parent Education & Services to Fathers
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (if needed)
Adult Education
- Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways
We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Graebner Elementary.
Monday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Tuesday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Wednesday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Thursday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Friday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Grades 3-5:
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Kelly Elementary.
Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.
Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.
Services Provided:
- Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
- Bilingual and Dual Language
- Inclusion Classroom
- Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
- Health and Dental Screenings
- Nutritional Meals
- Family Goal Setting
Support Services:
- Health Services
- Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Home Visits
- Parent Education and Services to Fathers
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (if needed)
Adult Education:
- Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways
We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio provides high-quality after-school programming to help your child achieve their full potential.
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Gilbert Elementary School.
To offer youth sports and recreation programs emphasizing friendly competition through good sportsmanship "modeled" by adult participants. To invite all participants, Catholic and otherwise, youth and adults, to share in the life of their church and faith community.
Contact Bill Cleary at [email protected] for more information.
Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.
The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.
AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.
Home-based Option
- Weekly Home Visits
- Bi-Weekly Group Socializations
Center-based Option
- Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
- Bilingual and Dual Language
Support Services
- Health & Dental Screenings
- Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
- Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Home Visits
- Parent Education & Services to Fathers
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (if needed)
Adult Education
- Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways
We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.
Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.
Services Provided:
- Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
- Bilingual and Dual Language
- Inclusion Classroom
- Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
- Health and Dental Screenings
- Nutritional Meals
- Family Goal Setting
Support Services:
- Health Services
- Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Home Visits
- Parent Education and Services to Fathers
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (if needed)
Adult Education:
- Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways
We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.
Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.
The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.
Services Provided:
- 9-month Parenting Education
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Home Visitations
Support Services:
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Access to Health and Dental Services
- Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (specific to boundaries)
Services to Fathers:
- Adult Education
- Workforce Pathways
- College Technical Assistance and Support
- Financial Literacy
- Parental Engagement and Leadership
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
- Meet income federal poverty guidelines
Service Area Target:
- Zip codes 78207, 78228, 78237, 78204, 78221, 78211
- Bexar County
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday-Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.
Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.
The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.
Services Provided:
- 9-month Parenting Education
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Home Visitations
Support Services:
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Access to Health and Dental Services
- Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (specific to boundaries)
Services to Fathers:
- Adult Education
- Workforce Pathways
- College Technical Assistance and Support
- Financial Literacy
- Parental Engagement and Leadership
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
- Meet income federal poverty guidelines
Service Area Target:
- Zip codes 78207, 228, 237, 204, 221, 211
- Bexar County
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.
Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.
Services Provided:
- Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
- Bilingual and Dual Language
- Inclusion Classroom
- Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
- Health and Dental Screenings
- Nutritional Meals
- Family Goal Setting
Support Services:
- Health Services
- Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Home Visits
- Parent Education and Services to Fathers
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (if needed)
Adult Education:
- Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have a child the age of 3-4 years old
- Meet income federal poverty guidelines
- Live within the Harlandale I.S.D. service area
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio provides high-quality after-school programming to help your child achieve their full potential.
Monday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.
Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.
Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.
Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.
Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.
Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.
This program is for students at Adams Elementary School.
Grades 3-5:
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
by City of San Antonio (COSA) Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid and CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.
Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.
Take a book or leave a book! The library is located at the front entrance to the church and is available to all.
Free.