Information For Parents
Below you will find useful resources, forms, and links concerning Head Start and the health and wellness of your family.
Click on any of the topics at left to get started.
The orientation section contains the required documentation, forms, and other information that should be reviewed by the parent or guardian. There is also a section on how you can become an active volunteer with Head Start.
This will cover most of the guidelines of the program as well as outline the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Contains contact information, emergency and safety protocols, as well as various other information about the program.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Services for People with Disabilities, Families and the Community
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Second Step Social-Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Tennessee Department of Health-Nutrition
Parent Permission and Agreement Form
Addendum to Enrollment For Child Care Form
Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Preschool Children
Child Attendance for Parent Distribution
Health Services Advisory Committee Explanation
Information Regarding Health Services for Your Child
Licensing Summary Requirements (Spanish)
Summary of Licensing Requirements Sept 2022
Better TV Programming for Your Child
Developmental Milestones: Learn the Signs – Act Early
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Immunization Requirement Summary
Explanation of Screening and Assessment
UC Reconnect offers free GED and college assistance.
Need additional assistance but not sure where to start?
Finding the resources you need can be difficult. The UCAssist program, operated by the Upper Cumberland Development District, looks to provide the citizens of the Upper Cumberland with an efficient and effective way to navigate to the assistance they are looking for. From small business services to home-delivered meals, we strive to make locating these resources easier.
For more information, please visit www.ucassist.org.
We want to provide the people of the Upper Cumberland with the most comprehensive resource list possible. If you feel that your organization would be a good entry, we would love to hear from you! You can either download forms and email them back or complete the forms online. One provider form and one service form must be completed for EACH service offered. Click here for more information.
Click on the image above to visit the Empower Upper Cumberland website.