Child and Family Development 2022
Supporting Families, Serving Pregnant Women, and Helping Children
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency’s Child and Family Development 2022
NMCAA offers comprehensive early education programs, serving pregnant women and children ages birth to 5, that recognize health, safety, and family well-being as foundational components of child development. From early math and reading skills to confidence and resilience, we engage parents as equal partners in helping children build the abilities; they need to be successful in school and life.
Educational Programs
Early Head Start and Head Start Programs
NMCAA Early Head Start and Head Start Programs were funded to serve 991 children during program year 2021-2022. Average enrollment was lower than funded enrollment, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The average monthly enrollment for Early Head Start was 273, or 81% of federally funded enrollment. The average monthly enrollment for Head Start was 568, or 89% of federally funded enrollment. Early Head Start numbers are reflective of September 2021-August 2022, since all Early Head Start program options operate year-round. Head Start numbers are reflective of September 2021-May 2022, when all Head Start programs are in operation.
How NMCAA’s Educational Programs Helped the Community in 2022 with Funded Enrollment
Early Head Start 337:
32 Early Head Start Center Based Classrooms
60 Early Head Start Childcare Partnerships
Head Start 654:
514 Extended Day Center Based Classrooms
32 Part Day Center Based Classrooms
108 Head Start Collaborative Centers
Total Number of Children Served:
423 Early Head Start
15 Expectant Women
678 Head Start
Total Number of Families Served:
389 Early Head Start
621 Head Start
Client Testimonial
“This program definitely helps with parenting to how to approach situations differently. Absolutely loved this program! Would love to see it continue. Teachers were wonderful with communicating and with the kids!“
Parent Testimonial
