menominee indian tribe of wisconsin head start - philosophy statement

The Menominee Nation Early Childhood-Head Start/Early Head Start program believes: A child can benefit from a comprehensive Early Childhood program that promotes healthy development through Head Start/Early Head Start staff, parents and the community. By working together, we can develop the child’s abilities to their greatest potential so that each child may show confidence in their abilities to go forward in pursuit of a full and successful life. The child’s entire family, as well as the community must be involved with the education and development of the child. The Menominee Nation Early Childhood-HS/EHS program is a child centered and family focused program. The family is the most important influence in a child’s life. The parents are also viewed as the primary educators in the child’s life. By working together, our program and the child’s family can provide an environment that will give the child an opportunity to develop to his/her maximum potential. This we believe: All children possess special gifts; they just unwrap them at different times!