Parent and Family Stories
Moms Speak Out
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Welcome to Parent and Family Stories
Watch and listen as families share their positive experiences with Head Start programs. These stories will allow early childhood staff to gain a better understanding of how families contribute to the development of their children.
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Mom Stories
Head Start Parent to Program Director
Almeta Richards Keys explains that Head Start gave her the tools she needed to be successful both personally and professionally. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
Standing Tall Through It All With Head Start
Tess Dunlap talks about how she coped with a crisis situation in the home and how she was aided by Head Start support and resources to help teach her child and to achieve her goals. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
The Benefits of Head Start
Rachael Morales describes the rewarding experiences her children have had in Head Start, the support that the program provided during their enrollment, and how she became a Head Start staff member. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
Grateful for Head Start
Barbara Vargas Ramos explains that the knowledge and self-esteem she gained in Head Start helped her become a better mother. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
Giving Back: Head Start Changed Me
Melinda George talks about her quest to reach her goals and how she uses teachable moments to make a difference in the lives of her children. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
A Head Start Journey
Terri Denomie talks about her journey in Head Start, from former student to current staff member, and how being involved in Head Start has led to success in her role as first teacher in the home. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
Head Start Leads to Success
Justine Balauro explains how the services the family receives through Head Start has helped her to build a stable home and become an involved parent. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
Reinvent Yourself in Head Start
Stefany Robinson-Thorpe shares how Head Start helped her become an active participant in Head Start, in her community, and in her son's learning. Transcript» Real Player version»
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Mom Stories
Head Start is Worth It
Jodi Tepoel says that Head Start helped her find the resources she needed to support her whole family. Transcript» Real Player version»
