Centro De La Familia De Utah

Region 8 head start. Centro provides head start services to children from birth to 5 years of age, pregnant women, and their families. Families must be low-income or have another qualifying trait. Centro has two grants, one serving families in 2 head start centers in sanpete county, utah, and 4 childcare centers in salt lake county, utah. The second grant serves families at 8 centers that cover garfield, moffatt, alamosa, conejos, and mesa counties in colorado. The centers provide a comprehensive set of services to include full day education, childcare, health and dental care, and nutritional and social services. Centro provides special services to children with disabilities and other special needs. We emphasize socialization skills and language development. The program provides referral services to the entire family.

Other programs. Centro's other programs include various grants awarded for specific purposes. These grants include after school programs for children in upper elementary, middle school, and high school; programs funded through the mexican government for spanish speaking adults; programs that support children with behavioral and developmental needs; programs that provide funds for medical and dental care.