Knox County Head Start Inc

Organization Overview

Knox County Head Start Inc is located in Mount Vernon, OH. The organization was established in 1965. As of 07/2022, Knox County Head Start Inc employed 156 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knox County Head Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 07/2022, Knox County Head Start Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF KNOX COUNTY AND ITS CHANGING AND DIVERSE NEEDS, KNOX COUNTY HEAD START WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY PRESCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND STAFF IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EARLY HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN. ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING. KNOX COUNTY HEAD START IS FUNDED TO SERVE 76 INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM AT ANY ONE TIME. DURING THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR, KCHS PROVIDED SERVICES TO 108 INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THREE PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE 76 FUNDED SLOTS. THIRTEEN (13) CHILDREN SERVED WERE IDENTIFIED WITH DISABILITIES OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS UNDER AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN. OF THE 96 CHILDREN SERVED MORE THAN 45-DAYS, 77% (74/96) WERE UP TO DATE ON ALL REQUIRED PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE. AT THE END OF ENROLLMENT, 107/108 WERE UP TO DATE ON IMMUNIZATIONS (93), HAD RECEIVED ALL IMMUNIZATIONS POSSIBLE (10); OR WERE EXEMPT FROM IMMUNIZATIONS (4). KCHS PROVIDED CENTER-BASED SLOTS, IN FULL DAY, FULL YEAR CENTERS IN FREDERICKTOWN, GAMBIER AND MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, AND IN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES IN MOUNT VERNON. CENTER-BASED AND FAMILY CHILD CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FROM TEN TO ELEVEN HOURS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM AND CORPORATE ACTIVITIES. THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM INCORPORATES HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS INTO FULL YEAR/FULL DAY CARE FOR INFANTS THROUGH PRESCHOOL, WITH HEAD START PROGRAMMING FOR PRESCHOOLERS, AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMMING FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. CHILD CARE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT ONE LOCATION FOR SCHOOL AGE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND FULL-TIME SCHOOL AGE CARE DURING MOST SNOW DAYS, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER MONTHS.


HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED, COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE AND THEIR FAMILIES. KNOX COUNTY HEAD START, INC. RECEIVES GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM. THERE IS NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. IN THE 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR, KNOX COUNTY HEAD START SERVED 212 CHILDREN IN 181 FUNDED HEAD START SLOTS. CHILDREN SERVED RECEIVED SCREENINGS FOR HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING PHYSICALS, LEAD AND HEMOGLOBIN SCREENINGS, SPEECH, HEARING AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS DENTAL SCREENINGS AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS. EIGHTY-ONE (81) CHILDREN, OR 38% OF CHILDREN SERVED, REQUIRED FOLLOW UP MEDICAL CARE, AND 79, OR 97.5%, OF THOSE CHILDREN RECEIVED THE NEEDED FOLLOW UP CARE. THIRTY-EIGHT (38) CHILDREN, OR 18% OF CHILDREN SERVED, REQUIRED FOLLOW UP DENTAL CARE, AND 20 OF THOSE CHILDREN RECEIVED THE CARE NEEDED, FOR A FOLLOW UP RATE OF 52%. DENTAL FOLLOW UP IS A CHALLENGE IN KNOX COUNTY, WHERE NO DENTIST ACCEPTING THE MEDICAL CARD ADMINISTERS PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, REQUIRING FAMILIES TO GO OUT OF COUNTY FOR SIGNIFICANT FOLLOW UP CARE.


THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S MEALS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, INCLUDING HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START AND CHILD CARE CLASSROOMS. KNOX COUNTY HEAD START ENSURES THAT CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN ALL CLASSROOMS HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF FOODS SERVED THAT INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO NEW FOOD OPTIONS AND OFFER BALANCED MEALS. MEALS ARE SERVED FAMILY STYLE TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN IN FULL DAY CLASSROOMS RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK. CHILDREN SERVED IN HALF DAY PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS RECEIVE EITHER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN MORNING CLASSROOMS OR LUNCH AND SNACK IN AFTERNOON CLASSROOMS. ADDITIONALLY, KCHS PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PARENTS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT AS PART OF BOTH THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Todd Hawkins
Chairperson
$0
Noel Alden
Vice-Chairperson
$0
Danielle O'brien
Treasurer
$0
John W Morgan Jr
Director
$0
Leah Miller
Director
$0
Barbara Wortman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$132,610
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,754,320
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$79,831
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,966,761
Total Program Service Revenue$1,129,589
Investment income $723
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,097,073

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