About Us

Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Inc., began in 1965 as a summer enrichment program for ten preschool-aged children from low-income families. Today we serve 211 low income children and their families in our Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

 

Head Start of Shawnee Mission is a private, non-profit corporation. We provide comprehensive early childhood education, childcare for working parents, and social services, nutrition and health, mental health,  and developmental screenings to children from Johnson County families.

 

How We Are Funded

Head Start of Shawnee Mission receives a portion of its funds from federal and state grants and relies on individual contributions and corporate and foundation grants for the rest. Every dollar of federal and state money we receive must be matched with twenty-five cents in cash or in-kind  contributions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although our program has grown to meet the needs of Johnson County families, our funding has not kept pace with the demand for services. Despite living in one of the richest counties in Kansas, 1 out of 20 Johnson County residents resides in poverty (United Community Service 2006 Poverty Trends report)

 

Today we have a waiting list of nearly 300 families who need our services, but must do without because we have neither the space or the resources to serve them. Your volunteer support or contribution will help educate another child and empower their family to success! To find out more, select Community Support or Become Involved.

 

 
Text Box: Mission: The mission of Head Start of Shawnee Mission is to provide quality early childhood learning experiences and comprehensive child and family services, which empower low-income families and their children to maximize their success.

Vision Statement:

 

Head Start of Shawnee Mission will be a leading center of excellence in

the growth and development of young children

and support of their families.

Empowering children and families for success

Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Inc.

Dennis Siefers, Vice President of Account Management at Midland Loan Services, presents a welcome gift of books to Renee Miller, Volunteer /Donations Coordinator, and Terrie Van Zandt-Travis, Executive Director.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, contact Head Start of Shawnee Mission, 913-649-9714.