How to Enroll or Help Someone Enroll in Early Head Start Applications can be found online www.msehs.org or we will gladly send the family an application with a self-addressed stamped envelope included. Let us help. If a family is unsure about participating, please feel free to call so we can answer any questions or help a family complete the application over the phone.

Services to Pregnant Women

Most pregnant women enroll during

their first or second trimester (74%)

and stay in the program after their

baby is born. Thirty one percent

(31%) of the pregnant women in

2012-13 were medically high risk.

Ninety five percent (95%) received

information on fetal development

and prenatal health care. Ninety five

percent (95%) received mental

health screening and follow-up.

Three percent (3%) received dental

exams or treatment. Ninety percent

(90%) received information on

substance abuse prevention and

three women identified as needing

treatment received it. Eighty

eight percent (88%) of those who

delivered during the year were at

full term .

Annual Report 2012-13 Mountain States Early Head Start

A program of Mountain States Group, Inc.

Early Head Start is an early childhood development program offering an array of

comprehensive services for the enrolled child and his or her family that includes disability

services, health, nutrition and connections to community resources. Using a strength-

based approach the home visitor works with the parents to explore their hopes and dreams

both for their child and themselves.

Through EHS prenatal services expectant mothers and their families are provided information and support to

ensure the best start possible on their journey into parenthood.

During 2012-13 Mountain States Early Head Start (MSEHS) was funded to serve 170 pregnant women, infants

and toddlers in Kootenai, Bonner and Shoshone Counties.

MSEHS Coeur d’Alene & Administrative Offices 411 N. 15th Suite 200 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-765-6955 cgee@msehs.org isiegler@msehs.org

MSEHS Sandpoint 137 McGhee Rd. Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-2569 saumick@msehs.org

MSEHS Lakeland PO Box 1198 14790 N. Kimo Ct. Rathdrum, ID 83858 208-712-3152 uvanderhoof@msehs.org

MSEHS Shoshone 123 W. Mission Kellogg, ID 83837 208-446-4158 or 208-765-6955 bgeesey@msehs.org

www.msehs.org

Family and Service Information Total number Percentage

Total children served in 2012-13 254 —

Total pregnant women served in 2012-13 39 —

Total families served in 2012-13 213 —

Children up to date on a schedule of preventative and primary health care per

Idaho’s EPSDT schedule at the end of the enrollment year

215 85%

Children with up-to-date immunizations, all possible immunizations to date or

are exempt

252 100%

Children who were foster children 18 7%

Children with a diagnosed disability 49 19%

Two parent families 118 55%

Single parent families 95 45%

Two parent families – one or both parents employed 99 84%

Single parent families – parent employed 50 53%

Homeless families 35 16%

Homeless families who acquired housing during the year 17 50%

Number of families who received parenting education 213 100%

Our Curriculum MSEHS staff uses Partners for a Healthy Baby home visiting curriculum for pregnant women and children up to age 3 and High Scope’s Child Observation Record (COR) for Infants and Toddlers to customize learning for each child and parent. Another opportunity staff provide either on home visits or in small groups is the Circle of Security Parenting Training© which is “an early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children” (Circle of Security, 2013).

We have had positive feedback about the resources used in the program, as well the skill and care shown by the Consultants working with families.

“I have become more involved in the development & education of my children. They have put me in contact with community help programs, been a support & friend when I thought I had none. This program has also given me the confidence to raise my children and help educate them.” — EHS parent

Success in school and in life!

Mountain States Early Head Start is on track in addressing the four School Readiness Action Steps, required by the office of Head Start. We have identified our school readiness goals, established a plan for achieving our goals, and now we are able to assess children on an ongoing basis, and analyze and aggregate our data. Our next step is to begin examining the data we are collecting to inform program planning (See supporting documents if you like).

Last year we adopted High Scope’s Child Observation Record for Infants and Toddlers as our ongoing assessment for children. The assessment:

Looks at six major areas of development for children 6 weeks to 36 months; aligned with Head Start’s five Essential Developmental Domains.

Happens three times per program year, in the fall, winter, and spring. Provides parents and staff information to determine how best to support children individually and within the

program.

Parents are full partners in the ongoing assessment process; learning to observe their children, setting goals, and providing experiences that will support their child’s development. Data from our introductory program reports showed the following:

1) The majority of toddlers 25-36 months scored 4 and above in all COR observation/HS Domain areas (a score of a 4 or 5 on the assessment indicates school readiness for their age group).

2) Length in program appears to have a positive impact on assessment scores for all age groups.

3) Attending EHS Playgroup regularly appears to have a positive impact on assessment scores for all age groups.

Home Visits and Playgroups MSEHS services include two types of services that compliment each other: weekly home visits and regular Playgroups at the center for parents and children. During 2012-13 there were a total of 388 playgroups held. 431 families and 498 enrolled children attended during the six 5-week sessions. These provided lots of learning and fun for parents and children alike!

County Federally Funded

Enrollment

TANF Funded

Enrollment

MIECHV Funded

Enrollment

Estimate of number of children

0-3

Percent of children under Federal Poverty

Level

Estimated Number of Low income Eligible Children

0-3

Low-income Eligible Children 0-3 Served by MSEHS in 2012-13

Estimated Low- income Eligible Children 0-3 unserved in

2012-13

Benewah 0 0 0 343 21.6% 74 0 (0%) 74 (100%)

Bonner 53 0 0 1,248 22.3% 278 99 (36%) 146 (53%)

Boundary 0 0 0 366 22% 81 0 (0%) 81 (100%)

Kootenai 100 6 0 5,322 15.3% 814 176 (22%) 647 (80%)

Shoshone 0 0 11 320 22.5% 72 18 (25%) 54 (75%)

Total 153 6 11 7,599 —- 1,319 293 (22%) 1,009 (77%)

Numbers Eligible/Numbers Served 2012-13

Population and poverty estimates taken from Idaho Kids Count Data, 2010 census data

Annual Audit: Mountain States Group’s audit for the 2012-13 year had no findings. The audit report, as well as form

990, is available on the MSG website: www.mtnstatesgroup.org

Funding and Expenditures INCOME: Federal Head Start Base Grant Funds (July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013) $1,961,486 State of Idaho MIECHV Funds (Feb 10, 2012—Feb 8, 2013) $ 190,000 State of Idaho MIECHV Funds (Feb 9, 2013—Feb 8, 2014) $ 130,000 State of Idaho TANF Funds (July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013) $ 65,237 USDA Child & Adult Food Program (July 1, 2012—Feb 28, 2013) $ 3,999

Base, TANF & USDA MIECHV – 2012/2013 MIECHV – 2013/2014

Category Contains These Items Budget Expenditures Budget Expenditures Budget Expenditures

Personnel Salaries and benefits $1,433,229 $1,390,460 $115,699 $106,452 $93,361 $39,248

Travel Out of area staff travel 24,755 5,018 10,000 24 $3,000

Supplies Office supplies, postage, class-room and home visit supplies, food, technology

72,722 96,053 17,237 15,428 $3,650 $3,693

Contractual Health/nutrition and infor-mation technology contracts

21,670 18,797

Other Expenses

Rent, utilities, building maintenance, local travel, parent services (parent com-mittee, family services, child care, parent classes, parent travel), legal, advertising, staff development, property tax, community collaborations, recognition and memberships

254,180 296,079 26,214 22,962 15,723 10,543

Indirect cost 12.5% of HS & MIECHV spend-ing and 3.77% of TANF spend-ing for established administra-tive services from grantee (Mountain States Group, Inc.)

220,167 217,493 20,850 17,922 14,266 6,624

Total $2,026,723 $2,023,899 $190,000 $162,788 $130,000 $60,108

Volunteers: During 2012-13, MSEHS received contributions of goods, services or time from 235 parents and community members with a total value of $427,974.76, which helped the program meet our required local match for the Early Head Start grant.

Enrollment: During 2012-13 actual enrollment was maintained at 100% of funded enrollment each month. MSEHS also has an active wait list of families desiring to enroll their child.

Community Capacity Building: MSEHS staff are actively involved in a variety of community committees and activities that support the health, safety and development of young children and their families.

Parent Engagement: MSEHS strives to engage parents with their children, with the program and with the community. During this program year parents have been actively involved in planning, carrying out and attending various parent activities; they participate in screenings, provide ideas for playgroups and regularly help plan home visits for their child. At the program level parents have assisted with planning through participation in Policy Council, reviewing grant applications and on hiring and other committees. Policy Council members completed a project during 2012-13 which focused on literacy.

Governance: Policy council members, both parent and community members, often serve more than one term so have the opportunity to learn more and contribute over a longer period of time. The Board has also had a consistent, long term membership and includes representatives from a variety of backgrounds. The PC chair participates in EHS discussions during all Board meetings.