Programs

  • Head Start Program

    Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive developmental preschool program for income eligible children ages (ages 3-5) and their families. Portage Learning Centers receives grants from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services for the operation of this program. There is no fee for income eligible families to participate in this program that was designed in 1965 to primarily serve children from at risk families. Head Start has served as a role model for early childhood development programs. Although targeted for children from income eligible families, the program my accept up to 10 percent of its enrollment from families who exceed the federal income guidelines. In addition, at least 10 percent of the children enrolled must be identified as having certifiable disabilities in such areas as speech, hearing, vision or physical disabilities.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $3.2M

  • Program 1 [2025]

    Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive preschool program for income eligible children (ages 3-5) and their families. Portage Learning Center receives grants from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services for the operation of this program. There is no fee for income eligible families to participate in this program that was designed in 1956 to primarily serve children from at risk families. Head Start has served as a role model for early childhood development programs. Although targeted for children from income eligible families, the program may accept up to 10 percent of its enrollment from families who exceed the federal income guidelines. In addition, at least 10 percent of the children enrolled must be identified as having certifiable disabilities in such areas as speech, hearing, vision, or physical disabilities.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $3M