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HistoryThe majority of Head Start programs in Hawaii were first established in the mid-1960’s, most commonly under Community Action Agencies or other non-profit social service organizations in specific communities. Today, over 3,000 children, birth to five years, are served within the seven (7) Head Start agencies, State-wide. Agencies serving children in the different counties include:
City and County of Honolulu: Parents and Children Together (PACT) Early Head Start & Head Start Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) Head Start
Hawaii County: Community Development Institute (CDI) Serving Hawaii County Head Start Family Support Services of West Hawaii (FSSWH) Early Head Start
Maui County: Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Head Start Maui Family Support Services (MFSS) Early Head Start
Kauai County:
The desire to network, coordinate efforts and leverage resources in a more formalized manner led Head Start directors from the seven agencies to begin meeting on a monthly basis beginning in 1994. Policy Council Chairpersons from the different agencies were invited to attend these meetings, as well, until approximately 2000. Meetings were facilitated by an external consultant, and a draft of an Association Strategic Plan was developed in 2002 to “grow” the organization. Officers for the period 1993 to 2006 included Lyn McNeff (MEO), Diana Kahler (HCEOC), Noelle Granato (PACT) and Ellen O'Kelly (FSSWH).
The Association was eventually incorporated in April 2007. In 2008, a set of by-laws were developed which included the opportunity for Outer Pacific Head Start grantees to become members of the Association. Financial policies and procedures were adopted in 2009. A strategic planning process, begun in 2008, has led to the development of a plan of action for the Association which will be adopted in the fall of 2009.
The Outer Pacific grantees include:
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