Center Committees
Foundation for Success
Head Start center committees are composed of the parents and primary caregivers of all enrolled Head Start children. There are 8 center committees in the Shippensburg Head Start Program. They are as follows;
- Shippensburg Center – serving 36 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Newville Center- serving 18 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Carlisle Center- serving 18 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Shippensburg Home Base I- serving 20 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Shippensburg Home Base II- serving 10 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Newville Home Base- serving 10 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Carlisle Home Base I- serving 10 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
- Carlisle Home Base II- serving 10 children and their parents, guardians and primary caregivers.
The purpose of Head Start center committees include parent/child education, planning field trips and special events for classrooms, parents , and families, and discussion of Program concerns, to include monthly updates from the Policy Council representative(s). Center committee meetings are held monthly as stated in each Center Committee by-laws.
Each Center Committee will elect a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Policy Council Representatives/Alternates and a Newsletter Writer. Each Center Committee will be represented by their Policy Council Representatives/Alternates at the monthly Policy Council meetings.
Center Committees with active parent, guardian, and primary caregiver participation usually provide a stimulating and exciting experience for the enrolled Head Start children and families. Parents, guardians, and primary caregivers will be encouraged to express ideas, socialize with other families and the community, to learn to enjoy working and experiencing Head Start together.