UMHS, Inc. would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! 💙 #UMHS
Join us on Wednesday January 24th from 4pm-7pm for our Early Childhood Educators Job Fair & Community Event! This is a great opportunity to learn about Head Start and Early Childhood Services, career opportunities, and to apply for preschool! We cannot wait to see you there! 💙 #UMHS #HeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation
UMHS, Inc. will be having a parent night on Wednesday November 29th from 5-7pm! This is free and open to the public. The topic we will be covering is mental health in parenting! 💙 #UMHS
Today our management team all came together to receive professional development training. At UMHS we do our best to provide our employees the tools necessary to be successful in their roles. 💙#UMHS
If you are interested in joining this amazing group of leaders, visit our website: umchs.org
UMHS, Inc. had Italy Daltoso, one of our cook volunteers, read to the children at Hermiston Center for School Readiness during a family night! She also educated families on nutrition through a presentation! 💙#UMHS
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients have until November 30th to use any 2023 Farmers Market vouchers! Call your local WIC office to find out who is still taking them! 💙#UMHS
We love to bring our families together to build relationships and expand knowledge! Socializations are a great opportunity to learn with your child and create a sense of community at each site. 💙#UMHS
UMHS, Inc. had Shelia Neal, Family & Community Engagement Director, complete a course of Leadership Studies prescribed for Graduation in the Class of 2023! Leadership Pendleton gives participants an overview of the various inner workings of business, government, agriculture, health services, education, social/cultural, and communication in our area. It gives potential leaders a well-rounded educational and networking experience through a process that will identify and help develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who will help direct the future of Pendleton and Umatilla County! 💙#UMHS
Congratulations to our October Employee of the Month! Angelica was selected by her peers for her outstanding work ethic and positive attitude! Keep up the great work! 💙 #UMHS
Last week we had a Family Night at Victory Square! This was on opportunity to bring the family together and have some fall fun! 💙 #UMHS
Fall is upon us and how fun is it to look and touch the leaves that fall onto the ground with your child. This helps with the discovery of finding flat objects with different textures using crayons! 💙 #UMHS
We love partnering with families to provide meaningful Parent Nights that foster connection, build relationships and expand knowledge! Our parents are our biggest partners! 💙 #UMHS
Reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful shared activity you can continue for years to come. It is important for your baby's brain. Reading aloud teaches a baby about communication! This will also introduce concepts such as numbers, letters, colors and shapes in a fun way. During our home visits our Family Support Specialist share books with our families to keep and continue reading for years to come! 💙 #UMHS
Our mental health component is a dedicated team of professionals that work to identify and provide support to children, families, and staff. We acknowledge that every child has strengths and our team seeks to recognize and support each and every one while also working to further develop social-emotional skills and regulation of emotions that support classroom learning. 💙 #UMHS
Not sure what to do with leftover pumpkins? Utilize the insides to make a sensory bag for your child. This is a simple activity that can be created at home and can support children's sensory development! 💙 #UMHS
Treats on Main in Hermiston today! Stop by and visit UMHS, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) today from 3pm-5pm! We cannot wait to see all of the amazing costumes! 💙#UMHS
UMHS launches a NEW Teacher Mentor program! These amazing teachers will support new teachers and teaching assistants as they enter our program through shadowing and feedback!💙#UMHS
Our Family Support Specialists understand that children grow up fast. During our home visits we do activities that commemorate and celebrate that growth. Parent often will have keepsakes to remind them of those most important years of life. 💙 #UMHS
Please join us in welcoming our 2023-24 parent/guardian leaders! These Policy Council members represent each of our early childhood sites across our region of 8 counties! 💙
Head Start and Oregon Pre-Kindergarten programs believe parents should have a voice in the direction of our programs. They partner with us in decision-making, quality improvement, and lifting up the voices of those we serve.
Welcome Policy Council to our UMHS family! #yourvoicematters #hs-ehsparentleaders #UMHS
