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Head Start of Greater Dallas gives priority to children with disabilities. At least 10 percent of enrollment is comprised of these children. The agency collaborates closely with the local school districts that are mandated to provide services to children with disabilities from ages 0 to 21.

When the school districts are unable to provide the full level of services needed, Head Start of Greater Dallas provides the services directly or through collaborative arrangements with other community resources.

The Special Services/Mental Health content area is fully staffed to ensure the delivery of specialized services to Head Start children and families, including 3 Mental Health Professionals, 1 Special Services Coordinator, 3 Special Education Coordinators, 1 Licensed Psychologist Associate, and 16 Special Services Specialists.

Each of the Licensed Mental Health Professionals assigned to their centers provide preventative and intervention services to all Head Start children through play therapy. They are also responsible for providing counseling services to parents and facilitate classes on how to deal with anger and frustration in healthy ways. Parent and grandparent support groups are well attended.

If you would like to learn more about our Special Services, please email Sam Ijagbemi, Special Services Director or call 972-283-6459.