Fresno Migrant Head Start Program

"Children Are Our Greatest Resource"


Center Locations
Family Connections
Firebaugh School Readiness Program

Originating in 1969, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start has proven to be a successful early care and eduational program. The program is designed to serve low-income families with children 0-5 years who work in agriculture. Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program operates nine centers in rural Fresno County.

The program also makes available 10% of its enrollment for children with disabilities. Children with disabilities and their families receive a full range of developmental services in a supportive learning environment.

Migrant Head Start Can Offer Your Child
Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Head Start staff recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers in their child's life. Parents are welcomed in Head Start activities, and viewed as partners to help children succeed.

Child's Routine In Migrant Head Start
Most children who enroll in Migrant Head Start attend a full-day center based program. Transportation is offered to and from home. When the children arrive at the center, teachers greet them warmly. Classroom time includes many different activities such as, group time, music, dramatic play, manipulative play, art, food experiences, etc. Each day, they have time to work in a small group with other children and to play outdoors on safe playground equipment. Children receive a nutritious lunch and snack. All children are taught to wash their hands before and brush their teeth after meals, and are encouraged to develop good personal and health habits.

Migrant Head Start Can Offer Your Family
Migrant Head Start offers a sense of belonging and other support services. Parents are given an opportunity to be involved in activities that help the whole family. Parents take part in training classes in many subjects, such as job training, learning about health and nutrition, and using free resources in their community.

Fresno Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
4221 W. Sierra Madre, Ste. 109
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 277-8641
(559) 277-2640

Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Family Connections: School Readiness Expansion Project

The purpose of Family Connections is to improve the child's overall development (socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively) and family functioning through expanded School Readiness services and individualized, family-centered home visitation sessions.

The name Family Connections refers to the internal (within the family unit) and external (the primary center contact and surrounding community) linkages for families that will result as they participate in the program. Ultimately, Family Connections' focus will be child success in school and in their overall lives. The Family Connections Project serves 20 families in the Selma and Parlier communities which have elementary schools with low Academic Performance Index API scores.

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Firebaugh School Readiness Program

The Firebaugh School Readiness Program is funded by First Five Fresno. Services are provided for families with children birth to five years old, located in the Firebaugh Community.

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