The benefits of early childhood programs like Head Start are numerous. Head Start and Early Head Start offer health services, training for parents and the whole family and, of course, pre-school education. The lasting impact of Head Start can be … Continue reading
Published on August 12, 2016 St. Elizabeth’s Guild will hold its 46th Annual Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Hyatt Regency. The Guild will honor 10 Community Activists this year: John Besh, Karen Saunders DeBlieux, L. … Continue reading
Published in our 2017 Annual Report. On August 15, 2016, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans opened a new Early Head Start program at Covenant House. While the program is open to all families who qualify, the Covenant House partnership … Continue reading
Catholic Charities is thrilled to announce the two newest additions to our Head Start and Early Head Start programs! St. Paul the Apostle Head Start and Early Head Start in New Orleans East In New Orleans East, St. Paul the … Continue reading
It may seem as though preschool only benefits parents and families with young children, but the truth is, when kids receive quality early childhood education, everyone benefits. There are many studies, dating as far back as the 1960s, about how … Continue reading
The benefits of our Head Start and Early Head Start programs extend far beyond a child’s preschool education. In addition to early childhood education, our Head Start programs also include extensive health and wellness services that have health benefits that last … Continue reading
When a child enrolls in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, the parents and whole family also benefits. Head Start is about more than preschool and early education. We know that the first few years are critical, but … Continue reading
5 Things You Need to Know About Head Start in New Orleans Did you know? Catholic Charities has been providing New Orleans area children and families with a “Head Start” in life for more than 40 years. Our Head Start … Continue reading
Published on July 7, 2016 Last month, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans held promotion ceremonies in honor of our Head Start students. Early Head Start students who reached the age of 2 were promoted to Head Start, and students … Continue reading
Published on February 22, 2016 During February, the month of the Holy Family, we look to Mary, Joseph and Jesus as the model of what a family should be. We try to emulate the love, patience, understanding and forgiveness shown … Continue reading