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Operations Brenda Rivers - Vice President Teresa Leonard - Administrative Assistant
Within the Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc. (CDCFC), the Operations Department is responsible for the following Departments: MIS/Genesis Earth, Health Services, Transition, Transportation, Family Support, and Education.
MIS Department/GenesisEarthTM The MIS Department is "keeping information within reach" while maintaining and monitoring GenesisEarthTM. GenesisEarthTM is a web-based software package. It operates as an innovative tool to empower team members at every level of CDCFC with information technology for improved efficiency. The unique workflow manager and real- time reporting capabilities help improve quality, performance, and outcomes so that we, at CDCFC can enroll more children, serve more families, and become more cost-effective. Katrina Bass, GenisesEarth (GE) Administrator Tammi Moore-Hamilton, Outcomes Specialist Alma Thomas, MIS Consultant/Trainer
Nutrition Services Wanda Layne, R.D., L. D., - Director of Nutrition Services Child Nutrition Services - Our goal is to promote child wellness by providing nutrition services that supplement and compliment those of the home and community. Head Start child nutrition services assist families in meeting each child's nutrition needs, establish good eating habits that nurture health development and promote life-long well being. Nutrition services provide quality food services in accordance with the local, state, federal regulations, and United States Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations. For additional information you may contact: Sherrie Wood, Nutrition Services Assistant Sherrie Hardy, CACFP Monitoring Assistant Natasha Perkins, Nutrition Services Inventory Clerk Sharon Eason, Kitchen Coordinator, G. Tyree Learning Center Anna Hughes, Kitchen Coordinator, Johnstown Thelma Rogers, Kitchen Coordinator, Godman Guild Carolyn Smith, Kitchen Coordinator, Capital Park
Family Support Services
Marie Kromah-Sherif, Director, Family Support Services Darryl Miller, Family Support Assistant The Family Support Services Director provides leadership, professional and administrative support to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local standards and regulations. You may contact staff listed for additional information. Health Services - The Health Services Department promotes personal hygiene, oral care, and wellness for preschool children. Health services include conducting hearing and vision screenings and assisting parents in selecting a dental or medical provider, following up with each child and their family if treatment is needed. We promote health and wellness in a fun and exciting way so that children and parents are able to understand. We also provide training to staff and families in the areas of CPR, First Aid and Communicable disease. Janice Case, RN, Health Manager Shikara Grant, LPN, Health Specialist Cheryl Jones, RN, Health Specialist Feteri McNeal, LPN, Health Specialist Alana Terhune, LPN, Health Specialist Lynn Underwood, LPN, Health Specialist Disability Services - CDCFC provides comprehensive services to children with disabilities. Children with disabilities will receive experiences that are as close as possible to their peers while meeting their specific needs in the classroom. This comprehensive program is a wonderful learning opportunity for the adults, children, and their peers in our program. On-going training is provided to parents and staff to assist in becoming more knowledgeable of current laws, parent rights, as well as different types of disabilities, resources, and strategies to work with each child. Mental Health Services - Mental Health takes a team approach to strengthening a child's mental health, both in the classroom and at home. a child's social emotional development is important to be successful in school and in life. CDCFC Head Start provides evaluations and referrals in Development and Behavior, as well as training on various mental health areas to both parents and staff. Mental Health strives to assist the entire family when facing mental health challenges by collaborating with community Mental Health Agencies. Speech Services - CDCFC provides speech therapy to children who qualify for services. The children receive speech screenings within 45 days after enrollment, and if an evaluation is warranted, the multidisciplinary team reviews all results to determine if a child needs further service and/or referrals. For qualifying children, a Child Service Plan (CSP) is written to meet the child's needs.
Pamela J. Slater, Disabilities Manager Madelyn Connell, Disabilities Coordinator Johnnie Elder, Disabilities Coordinator Jennifer Hanes-Dean, Behavior Specialist Esther Holsinger, Speech Pathologist Maria Saunders, Disabilities Clerk
Transportation Transportation's goal is for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of children to and from our Head Start centers and other Head Start related activities. For additional information, you may contact: Sharon Davis, Transportation Manager Marsha Estridge, Transportation Supervisor Leslie Shankey, Transportation Supervisor
Parent Involvement is Forever
The entire staff at CDCFC shares the responsibility of assuring that parents have an opportunity to be involved in the education of their children. Parents are involved in the classroom, serve on Policy Council and Advisory Committees and Center/Agency Committees. Parents are empowered to help develop activities for their children as well as parents. Parents serve as volunteers to assist staff in the classroom, field trips or at home. The Parent Involvement Manager enhances and strengthens CDCFC's program's Policy Council, encourages parent participation and awareness, and works with parents and other related activities. For additional information, you may contact:
The Fatherhood Program Terry Smith, Fatherhood Program Manager
The Fatherhood Program is a CDCFC Male Involvement program designed to:
The Fatherhood Program provides services that address but aren't limited to:
For additional information regarding the Fatherhood Program, you may contact.
Early Learning Initiative (ELI) Peggy Rosser-Tshaka, Area Manager Jason Charles, Education Specialist Currently, Early Learning Initiative programs are offered in many of Ohio's counties through a cooperative program of the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the program, including eligibility and how to apply. What will the program offer my child? All Early Learning Initiative programs offer children:
All Early Learning Initiative programs provide families:
Who qualifies? Families may qualify if they meet certain conditions:
How do I apply? Contact the Child Referral and Resource Center near you or the Ohio Department of Education toll-free at (877) 644-6338 for the names of agencies near you. An ELI agency can assist you in completing the application.
Victoria Beasley, Center Coordinator Britnee Bryant, Case Manager Jill Smith, Center Coordinator Nicole Hill, Case Manager Edie Warner, Center Coordinator Phil Silette, Case Manager Jasmin Wurster, Center Coordinator TaRey White, Case Manager
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