Head Start
- Information
- Chugach Square: (907) 729-6100
Northway Mall: (907) 729-6170
Fax: (907) 729-6160 - Chugach Sq. Mall,
6901 E. Tudor Road,
Anchorage, AK 99508
The Head Start programs at Northway Mall and Chugach Square Mall in Anchorage represent Southcentral Foundation’s dual contribution to the national program that provides comprehensive services for children between the ages of six weeks and five years. This is a child-focused effort whose goal is to increase the school–readiness of participants, as well as provide support services for their families.
A child’s education at Head Start is culturally and developmentally appropriate, literacy-rich, and socially oriented. The individual needs of each child are met through various health and developmental screenings, plus appropriate referrals. The children’s parents are also encouraged to participate in many ways, from helping to develop the curriculum to volunteering in the classrooms. In addition, they are offered opportunities for their own training and employment, in support of the family’s ongoing self-sufficiency.
| Size of Family |
Annual Income |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
$12,770 $17,120 $21,470 $25,820 $30,170 $34,520 $38,870 $43,220 |
The campus at Chugach Square Mall enrolls 140 children and operates during the standard school year. The campus at Northway Mall enrolls 55 Head Start children and 32 Early Head Start children (ages six weeks to three years), and operates year-round.
Besides the core educational function of Head Start, the program also provides services in the following areas:
Health
- Coordinates with SCF Pediatric Clinic to provide healthcare services for enrolled children
- Coordinates with ANMC Pediatric Dental Clinic to provide dental services for enrolled children
Special Needs
- Identifies special educational needs through developmental screenings and observation
- Refers to outside resources for special assistance, when appropriate
Nutrition
- Serves at least one third of the daily nutritional needs for each child.
- Provides children with nutrition education activities
Family Services
- Partners with families to meet their self-sufficiency goals
- Helps families connect with various community resources
- Provides prenatal services through home visits
- Participates in the Fatherhood Initiative
Transportation
- School bus transportation is available for the Chugach Square Mall program only
