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Columbia County Centers

Our Columbia county centers provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, and nutrition services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of young children. With a focus on creating nurturing and stimulating environments, these centers are dedicated to preparing children for future academic success and fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Additionally, they emphasize strong parent involvement, building a community that actively supports each child’s growth and learning journey.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start provides services for families who are age and income eligible with weekly home visits and socializations for pregnant women, dads and children up to the age of three. Twice monthly socializations offer children and parents an opportunity to engage with others in the community and to have fun!!  School readiness begins at birth and follows the child along the continuum of learning.   We use a holistic family approach that helps strengthen the family as a unit, while still allowing individual members to succeed.  In the three county area of Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook Counties:  We have two home visitors  in each county that serve up to 24 families throughout the county.  Visits can be done in the home (preferred), in our Head Start/Early Head Start facilities or at a space in the community that works for the family.

We look forward to connecting with you. With questions, please contact Pat Eterno, Early Head Start Specialist at peterno@cat-team.org or call (971) 813-9450 (phone or text) or the Administration office at 503-556-3736.

The Early Head Start main office is located at 9 N. Hwy. 101, Warrenton, OR 97146.

Clatskanie

PO Box 2
365 SW High School Drive
Clatskanie, OR 97016

PHONE: (503) 728-2940
FAX: (503) 728-2225

Rainier (503) 369-7086
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St. Helens

PO Box 239
2750 Columbia Blvd.
St. Helens, OR 97051

PHONE: (503) 397-4114
FAX: (503) 397-0906

Lewis & Clark (503) 366-7618
Scappoose (503) 396-5631
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Vernonia

PO Box 242
500 California Way
Vernonia, OR 97064

PHONE: (503) 429-9243
FAX: (503) 429-4103

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Clatsop County Centers

Clatsop County in Oregon is home to several Head Start centers, vital to the community’s efforts in early childhood education. These centers provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. With a focus on promoting school readiness of children from birth to age five, Clatsop County’s Head Start programs are designed to nurture the mental, social, and emotional development of young children. They offer a unique blend of educational activities, health services, and parental support, aiming to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start provides services for families who are age and income eligible with weekly home visits and socializations for pregnant women, dads and children up to the age of three. Twice monthly socializations offer children and parents an opportunity to engage with others in the community and to have fun!!  School readiness begins at birth and follows the child along the continuum of learning.   We use a holistic family approach that helps strengthen the family as a unit, while still allowing individual members to succeed.  In the three county area of Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook Counties:  We have two home visitors  in each county that serve up to 24 families throughout the county.  Visits can be done in the home (preferred), in our Head Start/Early Head Start facilities or at a space in the community that works for the family.

We look forward to connecting with you. With questions, please contact Pat Eterno, Early Head Start Specialist at peterno@cat-team.org or call (971) 813-9450 (phone or text) or the Administration office at 503-556-3736.

The Early Head Start main office is located at 9 N. Hwy. 101, Warrenton, OR 97146.

Astoria

PO Box 884
785 Alameda Ave.
Astoria, OR 97103

PHONE: (503) 325-5421
FAX: (503) 325-8913

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Seaside

PO Box 362
1225 2nd Ave.
Seaside, OR 97138

PHONE: (503) 738-0873
FAX: (503) 738-5912

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Warrenton

PO Box 1163
200 SW 3rd
Warrenton, OR 97146

PHONE: (503) 861-9681
FAX: (503) 861-9775

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Tillamook County Center

Tillamook County in Oregon hosts an important Head Start center, playing a crucial role in early childhood education within the community. This center is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, along with health, nutrition, and parental involvement services specifically tailored for low-income families. Emphasizing the school readiness of children from birth to five years old, Tillamook County’s Head Start program focuses on fostering the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young learners. It combines educational activities, health services, and family support initiatives, aiming to create a robust foundation for the children’s future academic and life success.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start provides services for families who are age and income eligible with weekly home visits and socializations for pregnant women, dads and children up to the age of three. Twice monthly socializations offer children and parents an opportunity to engage with others in the community and to have fun!!  School readiness begins at birth and follows the child along the continuum of learning.   We use a holistic family approach that helps strengthen the family as a unit, while still allowing individual members to succeed.  In the three county area of Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook Counties:  We have two home visitors  in each county that serve up to 24 families throughout the county.  Visits can be done in the home (preferred), in our Head Start/Early Head Start facilities or at a space in the community that works for the family.

We look forward to connecting with you. With questions, please contact Pat Eterno, Early Head Start Specialist at peterno@cat-team.org or call (971) 813-9450 (phone or text) or the Administration office at 503-556-3736.

The Early Head Start main office is located at 9 N. Hwy. 101, Warrenton, OR 97146.

Tillamook

PO Box 713
1100 Miller
Tillamook, OR 97141

PHONE: (503) 842-5180
FAX: (503) 842-2580

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