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(Newark, Del.) New Castle County Head Start, Inc. (NCCHS) announces an exciting opportunity for community members to make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk children and families in New Castle County, Delaware. NCCHS seeks professionals from the fields of early childhood education, legal, medical and nonprofit to join the volunteer Board of Directors.
The NCCHS Board of Directors serves as the governing body and oversees strategic planning, fiscal management, community outreach, funding allocations and program policies. The membership of the board consists of the executive director, as a non-voting member, and 9 to 15 volunteer members. For more information on board member responsibilities, please see the board brochure at www.ncchs.org.
“NCCHS is an excellent nonprofit agency that is improving the lives of children and families in our community each and every day,” comments long-time board member Carroll Shannon. “The program has received national and local recognition for achieving the highest level of quality in early childhood education and family support services.”
For more details on NCCHS Board of Directors and other volunteer opportunities, please complete the contact form or call (302) 452-1500.
About New Castle County Head Start
NCCHS is a private, non-profit organization devoted to promoting the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 years from income-eligible families in New Castle County, Delaware. The agency provides excellence in early childhood education and supportive services to help families achieve self-sufficiency. Head Start embraces diversity and welcomes children and families of all backgrounds and abilities including those with special needs.
Since 1977, nearly 20,000 at-risk children have benefited from the comprehensive early childhood program at no cost to families. The program is funded through grants from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Delaware Department of Education, community partners and private donors.