For over 59 years, Head Start has been providing a variety of learning experiences to help children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Umatilla Morrow Head Start is based on the principles of Head Start, which was launched in 1965. UMHS has now been providing services to children and families for 30+ years!
As October is National Head Start Awareness Month, we would love to hear from Families! Comment below the impact that UMHS has had on you and your family. We will be highlighting a few at the end of this month! 💙 @orheadstart #HeadStartAwareness #HeadStart #ApplyforPreschool
We are hiring a Bilingual (English/Spanish) WIC Certifier/Clerk in Milton-Freewater. This job has been reposted with a new hourly rate! Apply today at umchs.org! #UMHS
Estamos contratando un(a) Certificador de WIC bilingüe (inglés/español) en Milton-Freewater. ¡Este trabajo se ha vuelto a publicar con un nuevo sueldo por hora! ¡Aplique hoy en umchs.org! #UMHS
Nourishing growing minds with our October Menus! Our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutrition menu is a feast of healthy choices! 💙#UMHS
¡Nutriendo las mentes en crecimiento con nuestros menús de Octubre! ¡Nuestro menú nutricional del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) es un festín de opciones saludables! 💙 #UMHS
Over the weekend UMHS, Inc. participated in the Pendleton Dress-Up Parade and were awarded the 2024 Presidents Award for Best in Show! We are so proud to be a part of this wonderful community! 💙 #UMHS
Starting September 16th, the COPES program will be offering Nurturing Parenting Class for parents and teens from 5pm-7:30pm. You must pre-register for this class.
There will be 12 sessions, both parents and teens should attend. There will be food and childcare provided for younger children. 💙 #UMHS
Happy first day of school! UMHS, Inc. welcomes children and families to the 2024-2025 preschool program year. It will be a great year of learning and growing! 💙 #UMHS
Celebrating the strength, hard work, and dedication that keeps our world moving forward. Happy Labor Day to all the hardworking individuals who make a difference every day! 💙 #UMHS
In honor of Labor Day all UMHS, Inc. sites will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024. We will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 3, 2024! 💙 #UMHS
Check out our September menu lineup for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). From wholesome breakfast options to satisfying lunches and healthy snacks! Join us in promoting healthy eating and happy tummies! 💙#UMHS
Consulte nuestra lista de menús de Septiembre para el Programa de alimentos para el cuidado de niños y adultos (CACFP). ¡Desde opciones de desayuno saludables hasta almuerzos satisfactorios y refrigerios saludables! ¡Únase a nosotros para promover una alimentación saludable y estómagos felices!💙#UMHS
This week UMHS, Inc. had their annual Pre-Service! This is an opportunity for all staff to come together to receive training to increase their level of efficiency and increase their knowledge, experience, and skills so that they can better fulfill their future duties and responsibilities. We would also like to thank each and every one of our staff members for everything they do for children, families, and communities! You all make the difference. 💙 #UMHS
Every year, UMHS, Inc. provides training for our new home visiting staff on ways to build positive relationships with families, goal setting, and home visitor safety. This comprehensive relationship-based training, called Families As Partners, is a 4-day training that brings together home visitors from several different departments within the organization. This year, we were pleased to include staff from the Oregon Department of Human Services to further support our community. UMHS, Inc. looks forward to partnering with families for the upcoming 24-25 school year and beyond!💙#UMHS #FamiliesAsPartners
Join us tonight at the National Night Out Block Party! It is a free event with carnival games, prizes, food, face painting, resource tables, and fun safety demonstrations for kids and adults. We hope to see you there! 💙 #UMHS
Join our team! We are seeking Bus Drivers for Hermiston, Umatilla, and Boardman! Check out our website at www.umchs.org to learn more details. 💙 #UMHS
UMHS is looking to hire a professional consultant to help implement social-emotional support and services for children aged birth to 5 and their families. The mental health consultant will collaborate with the Health and Mental Health Manager to ensure that educational staff are prepared to address the social and emotional needs of over 689 children.
Submit proposal via email to Suellen Whitlock, Director of Head Start and Early Childhood Services at swhitlock@umchs.org
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! This annual observance, established in 2008, is a time to bring awareness to the unique mental health concerns faced by racial and ethnic minority, AI/AN people, and work towards destigmatizing mental illness.
#DYK? About half of all people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. @minorityhealth encourages us to Be the #SourceForBetterHealth and learn how certain social determinants of health can impact the mental well-being of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Access more information and trusted mental health resources by visiting https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month-2024. #NMMHAM #UMHS
Check out our August menu lineup for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). From wholesome breakfast options to satisfying lunches and healthy snacks! Join us in promoting healthy eating and happy tummies! 💙#UMHS
Consulte nuestra lista de menús de Agosto para el Programa de alimentos para el cuidado de niños y adultos (CACFP). ¡Desde opciones de desayuno saludables hasta almuerzos satisfactorios y refrigerios saludables! ¡Únase a nosotros para promover una alimentación saludable y estómagos felices!💙#UMHS
Join our team! We are seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher in Irrigon that has the passion for early childhood education! Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and their families at www.umchs.org 💙#EarlyChildhoodEducation #JoinOurTeam #UMHS
Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress! May this day bring happiness to your hearts as we honor our heroes who fought tirelessly for our freedom. 💙 #UMHS
In honor of The Fourth of July all UMHS, Inc. sites will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024. We will resume regular hours of operation on Friday, July 5, 2024! 💙 #UMHS
We are now accepting preschool applications for the 2024-2025 school year! UMHS, Inc. serves prenatal mothers, infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. If you are interested in applying, check out our website to apply, or fill out an application in person at any of our Head Start centers or WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) locations! 💙 #UMHS
¡Ahora estamos aceptando solicitudes de preescolar para el año escolar 2024-2025! UMHS, Inc. atiende a madres prenatales, bebés, niños pequeños y niños en edad preescolar. Si está interesado en presentar una solicitud, visite nuestro sitio web para presentar una solicitud o complete una solicitud en persona en cualquiera de nuestros centros Head Start o ubicaciones de WIC (Mujeres, Bebés y Niños).💙 #UMHS
