Head Start | EARLY HEAD START | PREGNANT FAMILIES ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION

(Pregnant mothers and children up to age 5)

****You may apply online through the “Apply Now” tab above. Although if you prefer you can download and print the Printable Inquiry/Application form here.

We serve all four districts of the Colville Confederated tribes. Each Center offers unique services depending on funding. Our long term plan is to offer all services in all districts.

Educational options in all four districts:

Head Start: All four districts, we offer in class education for children 3 to 5 years old. We provide both part day and full day services, depending on location.

Early Head Start: We have recently been awarded funding to offer Early Head Start Services in the Omak and Keller area. Our NEW Omak building opened August 26, 2024 with 4 classrooms serving birth to three, 1 room for home visits and 1 community resource room. In Keller we will have one classroom for Early Head Start. We will also have 16 Slots in Omak for Pregnant mother services and 4 slots in Keller.

Childcare: Our Keller Head Start Center also offers Child Care Services.

Early Intervention: All four districts offer services for Pregnant woman and children up to age 3. We complete basic assessments for child development and provide referrals to coordinating programs when special services are indicated.

Is My family Eligible for Center Based Services?

• Does your child turn three by August 31st, and are they younger then 5 by August 31st? IF YES then the applicant is Age Eligible for Head Start.

• Does your family live within or near the service area of one of our centers in Omak, Keller, Inchelium or Nespelem?

• Does your family receive foster care services, TANF, SSI, or face housing hardship? If yes, then they have priority for enrollment in our program.

***** See link above to apply now!

Family Support Specialists may complete application over the phone if needed.

Family Support Specialists Contact info:

Omak: Amber Williams 509-422-7444 | Shamrae Palmanteer 509-422-7507 | Val Louis 509-422-7792

Nespelem: Leslie Stearns - 509-634-2278 | Jami Clark 509-634-2403

Keller: - 509-634-7318

Inchelium: Kathleen Finley - 509-722-7025 | Nicomi Swan - 509-722-7087

CCT Head Start: ERSEA Specialist, Nancy Johnson, Office Phone (509) 422-2320 | Email: nancy.johnson.hds@colvilletribes.com

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Do you need access to your child’s immunization record for school or camp registration?

Visit wa.myir.net for secure, online access to immunization records.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-KVX7yG7A

Health Screenings include:

Vision Screener: Our Welch Allyn Spot screener is a handheld device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients as young as 6 months old.

Hearing: We have new MAICO OAE Screeners. This is a hand held hearing screener that produces fast, accurate and reliable measurement on patients of all ages.

Developmental screener: We utilize ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire which is a developmental screening tool designed to provide a snapshot needed to catch delays and celebrate milestones.

Physical and Dental screening: We work with our local clinics to provide dental screenings and well child checks.

Please contact our staff with any additional questions.