UMHS, Inc. recently attended the Community Health Foundation Board Meeting to present the Board with a Certificate of Recognition for their generous financial support of our Car Seat Program. We have car seats of various sizes available for Umatilla and Morrow County community members who meet income eligibility. Call 541-564-6878 for more information and eligibility criteria! 💙 #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 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
In addition to offering evidence based health screenings and OHP application assistance to children and families, our car seat program continues to make a positive impact in communities we serve. We were able to provide 30 car seats to eligible families since our car seat program launched this past May. We are excited to be able to continue our car seat program!💙 #UMHS #headstartawarnessmonth
Family Services focuses on the family as a whole and works together with them to help enhance their child’s learning, develop and achieve family goals, and build partnerships. One way this is accomplished is by hosting Family Nights where children, families, and staff come together to learn and grow together. In September, Hermiston Child Development Center held their first Family Night of the school year where they welcomed families with open arms and completed an activity to help everyone get to know each other.
Attending Family Nights is an amazing way to learn with your child and create a sense of community at each site. #UMHS #HeadStartAwarnessMonth 💙
UMHS had the honor of showing Representative Greg Smith around the Neal Early Learning Center while discussing the importance of early learning and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)! This was an amazing opportunity to show him all the amazing things our programs do! 💙 #UMHS
Last week UMHS had its last Policy Council meeting for the 22-23 program year. Our parent/guardian leaders brought great insights, experience, and new ideas to the table this year. They had the big job of reviewing and approving grant applications, new playground equipment and played a key role in planning for our future. Thank you to each and every one of you for your time and support in early learning.
Looking for books, activities, or education materials for pre-K children? Our Child Care Resource & Referral program has a lending library where you can check out these items.
Check out their inventory at https://uumccrr.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse
We are always taking applications for preschool services! To apply, please visit https://umchs.com/preschool/
February is American Heart Month. This is a great time to focus on cardiovascular health for you and your family. The American Heart Association has some great tips on children's healthy eating and recipes.
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/dietary-recommendations-for-healthy-children
