Achievement
A “ Head Start ” Toward Success
B efore Head Start , Yanina Cazares and her son DiMaggio were struggling . They needed resources to help their situation , especially regarding DiMaggio ’ s education . “ My son was at daycare before he started the program ,” Cazares said . “ Little to nothing was about learning or education .” Luckily , after two years of non-nurturing childcare , the Cazares family found their way to Episcopal Community Services ( ECS ) Head Start . DiMaggio was a Head Start student for three years , and “ once he started kindergarten , he was ready and always wanted to learn more ,” his mother shared .
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Montgomery Head Start students play , learn , and grow during class .
Cazares expressed how Head Start “ helped our son excel in his scholastics and gave him a strong foundation while making learning fun .” Now DiMaggio is leading a successful and fulfilling life . He landed scholarships , graduated magna cum laude , and is currently pursuing his CPA degree . His mother believes that Head Start set DiMaggio up for success and is proud of their participation in the program .
Head Start offers quality childcare , education , and wraparound services through Center-Based , Home-Based , and Family Childcare programs . Rosa Cabrera-Jaime , ECS ’ Director of Early Education & Family Services , discussed