The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is accepting applications for its Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs for the upcoming school year.
Early Head Start is a no-fee, home-based program serving pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers up to age three. Early Head Start staff schedule weekday home visits year-round.
Head Start / Alaska Native Education Preschool is a no-fee, classroom program for children age three or four by September 1. Head Start preschool classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Early Childhood Center in Kenai during the school year.
In a Wednesday release, the tribe noted that they are proud to serve families from many different backgrounds. Early Head Start and Head Start services are open to Native and non-Native children, regardless of household income.
Applications are available on the tribe’s website.