Mission Statement
The Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments Early Head Start Program’s philosophy is that the communities of the Yukon Flats have a sustainable culture and place in Alaska, with important traditions and contributions. We believe that the sustainability of the region depends on the health and education of its people.
To this end, the mission of CATG Early Head Start is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance the development of young children and to promote healthy and productive families within our Yukon Flats communities.
Early Head Start will put our infants and toddlers, as well as their families, on a path towards success — ready to learn and contribute to our community. We will create an atmosphere of cooperative learning and care through consistent and competent home visits and socializations providing responsive guidance for families and children.
What is Early Head Start?
The CATG Early Head Start is a program for children from prenatal age through three years old. CATG EHS is a home-based program where Family Advocates in your village will help YOU to help your child with developmental stages, educational, and health issues as they grow.
We are federally funded to serve those in the Yukon Flats Region. Our program provides services to the villages of the Yukon Flats Region. Currently we are in Fort Yukon and Venetie and hope to someday expand to more of the villages.
Early Head Start is a comprehensive program designed to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance the development of very young children and promote healthy family functioning. EHS was created by the U.S. Congress in the reauthorization of the Head Start Act in 1994.
Program Services Include
- 90-minute weekly home visits
- Bi-monthly socialization sessions
- Monthly Policy Council meetings
- Quarterly Health Service Committee meetings (3 per program year)
- Monthly parent meetings
- Ages and Stages Questionnaires
- Support services for pregnancy, birth, infant, toddler, education, health, safety, and community resources
- Dental, hearing, vision, well-child, disability, and health resource services
Family Priorities
Our program focuses on:
- Parent-Child Interaction: Building strong bonds and positive relationships
- School Readiness: Preparing children for future learning success
- Community Resource Knowledge: Connecting families with available services
- Family Health and Nutrition: Promoting healthy lifestyles
- Family Safety: Creating safe home environments
- Cultural Activities: Integrating traditional knowledge and practices
- Social-Emotional Development: Supporting emotional growth and regulation
- Cognitive Development: Encouraging thinking and problem-solving skills
- Gross and Fine Motor Skills: Developing physical abilities
- Language Development: Building communication skills
- Family Partnerships: Working together for child success
- Individualized Goals: Tailoring services to each family’s needs
Enrollment
Who We Serve
The Early Head Start Program serves:
- Pregnant women
- Children from birth to age three
- Families in Beaver, Fort Yukon, and Venetie
How to Enroll
For enrollment information, please contact:
Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments Early Head Start Program Email: EHS@CATG.org
Resources
For the latest program updates and newsletters, please check with your local Family Advocate or contact our office directly.
Program Philosophy
Yukon Flats communities have sustainable culture and important traditions. Regional sustainability depends on people’s health and education. Our Early Head Start aims to promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance the development of young children, and promote healthy and productive families through home visits and family guidance.