A nation wide effort sponsored and funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Head Start mission is focused on providing comprehensive services to income eligible pre-schoolers and their families. Opportunities, Inc. Head Start is located in Great Falls, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, and Shelby. In 2008, Head Start enrolled 356 children.
In December of 2009 we added a classroom in Vaughn School and one at Skyline School. These classrooms were funded by an Expansion Grant from Department of Health and Human Services.
Our program believes the potential for learning is greatest during early years of a child's life, therefore, every possible learning opportunity should be provided to children at the earliest possible age.
Through Community Assessments we have found that the top needs for Head Start Families are: Marriage Education 15% Clothing 20% Food 22% Help with Child Care 23% Adult Education 20%
The importance of family literacy is stressed throughout the program. Parents are encouraged to observe and volunteer in classrooms and on field trips. Activities they can do with their children at home are provided and encouraged. Our families also gain the information needed to make a smooth transition upon leaving the Head Start program for school.
Workforce Investment Act Employment and Training Program for youth isfunded by the Department of Labor.Qualified
counselors assist youth through effective assessment,
skills and job training , education, utilization of community resources
and supportive services. Special emphasis in services for young adults
ages 14 - 21.
HUD (Section 8) Housing Program - enables low and moderate income families to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. This is achieved in a twofold manner.
a.) By assisting families monetarily.
b.) By assuring that all subsidized housing units meet federal housing standards.
The application process is lengthy and there several steps to be taken before and after being place on the waiting list. Staff are available Monday through Friday to assist interested individuals and families.
Demand for the Housing Assistance Program isgreater than funding available or housing units, there is a long waiting list.
A nation wide effort sponsored and funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Head Start mission is focused on providing comprehensive services to income eligible pre-schoolers and their families. Opportunities, Inc. Head Start is located in Great Falls, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, and Shelby. In 2008, Head Start enrolled 356 children. 
Workforce Investment Act Employment and Training Program for youth is funded by the Department of Labor. Qualified
counselors assist youth through effective assessment,
skills and job training , education, utilization of community resources
and supportive services. Special emphasis in services for young adults
ages 14 - 21.
HUD (Section 8) Housing Program - enables low and moderate income families to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. This is achieved in a twofold manner.