May 16, 2017 (More Photos) - Tri-County Community Action recognized parents on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Tri-County Head Start Parent Appreciation Banquet.
Guest speaker was Cameron Cloudy, a former Head Start student and a 2012 graduate of Center ISD. He spoke about being a Head Start student and how it is important to be a part of their children's lives saying, "First thing you have to do is step up to the plate. You have got to take responsibiltiy and you always have to be a part of your kids life. A parent that is involved in their kids life is a big part of how successful of a life that they will have in the future."
Head Start promotes school readiness of children under 5 from low-income families through education, health, social and other services. Special awards were presented to the parents for keeping their child up to date on medical exams and screenings. Parents were recognized for achievements in their lives which helps the children as well.
According to the Head Start website, Family well-being: Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security. Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around children’s learning and development.
Mom of Honor - Kalaceia Evans
Dad of Honor - Christefer Bell Sr.
Grandmother of Honor - Sonia Woodhatch
Entrepreneur Philanthropy Award - LaToya Jones
Early Head Start Parent Awards
Infant Classroom A (Vanessa Latham)
LaCrystal Johnson – New Job
Bradley & Jessica Livingston – Medicals Needs and a New Baby
SaKeidric Rucker – Volunteer Award
Kammaleisa Duncan – Medical Needs
Toddler Classroom B (Peggy Brown)
Christefer Bell Sr. – Medical Needs, New Car, New Job & Started a Business
Ieshia Brock – Medical Needs
Steven & Donna Garrett – Medical Needs, Both parents got a New Job
Toddler Classroom C (Sheretta Netherly)
Jessica Patton – Medical Needs and New Job
Whitney Phillips – Medical Needs
Toddler Classroom D (Clara Graves)
Krystal Berry – Medical Needs and New House
Kelsi Cloudy – Medical Needs
Sonia Woodhatch – Medical Needs
Infant Classroom F (Kathy Smith)
Xavier Cartwright – New Job
Mariah Delaney – Medical Needs and New Car
Infant Classroom G (Rosa Rojas)
Cecilia Diaz Argona – Volunteer Award and Medical Needs
Dakota & Ashley Poindexter – Medical Needs, New House, New Car & New Job (Ashley)
Head Start Parent Awards
Head Start Classroom A (Pamela Cleaver & Beverly Jenkins)
Ingrid Balderas – Volunteer Award and Medical Needs
Nancy Castellanos – Medical Needs, Volunteer Awards, Policy Council Alternate
Fredrick Chimney – Volunteer Award and Community Volunteer Award
Krystal Chimney – Worship Team, Medical Needs and New Job
Kerry Costello – Policy Council Alternate
Mary Isaac – Medical Needs, New House and a New Job
Joseph & Haley LeBlanc – Medical Needs, New Car (Joseph) New Job (Joseph)
Christina Martin – Medical Needs and a New Baby
Charlinda McClain – Medical Needs and a New Car
LaKendra Mosby – Medical Needs
Rosa Rojas – Medical Needs
Miguel & Sandy Sanchez – Medical Needs and Volunteer Award (Sandy)
Tony & Vickie Yarbrough – Medical Needs
Head Start Classroom B (Latrisa Barkins & Deandra Jackson)
Malaika Bolton – Medical Needs, New Job, and a New House
Evyone Dodd – Medical Needs, New Car, Policy Council Member
Jacquelyn Elmore – Medical Needs
Kalaceia Evans – Medical Needs and a New Car
Melton Garrett – Medical needs and New Job
Destini Glenn – Medical Needs and a New Car
Katrina Glenn – Medical Needs and a New Car
LaShelda Hall – Medical Needs
Brad & Chavaletta Johnson – Medical Needs
LaToya Jones – Medical Needs
Iris Morales – Medical Needs
Shikella Patton – Medical Needs
Shaunice Smith – Medical Needs and a New Baby
Rachel Williams – Medical Needs and a New House
Keyuana Wilson – Medical Needs and Started a New Business
At the end of the parent's awards, the teachers in the Head Start Program were recognized by parents for the important part they play in their children's lives. Teachers were presented plaques and recognized for their years of service.
The teachers then served the parents a meal which was prepared by Just for You Catering and Event Planning.
