2023-2024 HS Annual Report

ABOUT US

ESC19 Head Start is a federally funded early childhood program serving children and their families from birth to age four. The program provides children with the essential foundation to become successful learners. For 60 years, it has strengthened children's education, health, and well-being by preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. The Office of Head Start (OHS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) administers Head Start and Early Head Start nationally. ESC19, one of 20 regional service centers in Texas, is the grantee agency serving El Paso and Hudspeth counties. The ESC19 Head Start Annual Report is published once every fiscal year as directed by the Improving Head Start School Readiness Act of 2007. It discloses information from the most recently conducted fiscal year. The report is available to the public online and distributed to partners, the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee, and Head Start centers. The community may request printed copies by contacting prce@esc19hs.net.

OUR MISSION

Our premiere early childhood education program enriches the lives of children, families, and staff by providing high- quality comprehensive services that promote wellness and advance school readiness.

OUR VISION

Our program transforms and impacts the future success of children, families, and staff by empowering them to reach their full potential.

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