CHS - Family & Child Development

SpecialQuest is one of the major components of the Hilton/Early Head Start Training Program. Our agency participated in these trainings for four years. These trainings are specifically designed to increase Early Head Start capacity to provide excellent services to infants/toddlers with disabilities and their families. The Special Quest web site is www.specialquest.org

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Early Intervention Our Early Intervention team provides services to young children through the Missouri First Steps Program. The team believes that families are the cornerstone for the successful development of children. We further believe that our role is to support the family in the promotion of their child's development. Intervention services are done in the family's natural environment, blending intervention into the daily routines of the child and family.	Home Setting
Having fun with Jello!	Early Head Start Early Head Start is a comprehensive program focused on providing services for income eligible pregnant women and families with infants and/or toddlers. All services are free including: Supporting families in creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for their child Assisting with access to community services Providing information on infant/toddler development A full array of services mandated in the Head Start Performance Standards Families can participate in program options including center-based childcare within our center or through partnerships with community child care providers, childcare within the community, and home-based visits. EHS is federally funded through the Head Start Bureau. SpecialQuest is one of the major components of the Hilton/Early Head Start Training Program. Our agency participated in these trainings for four years. These trainings are specifically designed to increase Early Head Start capacity to provide excellent services to infants/toddlers with disabilities and their families. The Special Quest web site is www.specialquest.org
Wet and Wild!	Aquatics Swim classes are held year-round and are arranged according to the interests of the community. Sessions may include water walking, water exercise (including Tai Chi), and swimming lessons for all ages in our indoor pool. Therapeutic aquatics is available for those who will benefit from individualized sessions utilizing the warmth and resistance of a therapy pool.
S.P.A.R.K. Sharing, Playing and Reaching Kids SPARK is open to three- to five-year-old children. This is a developmentally appropriate, constructivist early learning model which focuses on child-directed learning through play and exploration. Through stimulating learning opportunities, children are encouraged to explore ideas, concepts and their own learning strategies. We include "whole learning" activities to help children learn what they need to know to be successful in school. SPARK is a full-day, full-year program and is available as a high-quality, integrated setting for children with disabilities to facilitate their inclusion in the community. SPARK is a Missouri Preschool Project partially supported by the Missouri Department of Elementary Education.	Outdoor Play