In
Kind Donations
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The Office of Head Start cares about bringing communities together. Part of The Head Start Act, which is the federal law that created the Head Start Program, outlined that 80% of funding and resources for Head Start Programs are provided through federal grants, but the remaining 20% must come from the communities where each Head Start Program operates. TCAP Head Start acquires that remaining 20% through In-Kind Donations. Programs that do not meet the 20% requirement are subject to loss of some of their federal funding.
In-Kind donations can take the form of donated time, services, or materials. The donations must be relevant to the services that our program provides and must be properly documented.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN HELP!
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Volunteer (Parent, Community, Business)
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Donate Services
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Donate Classroom Supplies
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Spend time on at-home educational activities
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Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Attend Parent Committee Meetings
Businesses, local agencies, and local community members can make In-Kind donations by donating time, supplies and or services to our program.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT IN-KIND NEVER TAKES THE FORM OF A CASH DONATION!
It’s essential to the success of TCAP Head Start that parents and community members participate as full partners in the operation of the program.
Interested in donating or have questions? Reach out to Amanda Taylor at 330-393-2507 ext 270 for more information!