Head Start Act History
In-Kind Resources
Volunteer Activities
Head Start Questions (not on PowerPoint)
FINAL JEOPARDY!
100

In what year did In-Kind become a statutory requirement of the Head Start Act?

2007

100

Name three resources that can be used to achieve some In-Kind goals.

Recruitment, Lending Library, Parents As Teachers, Ready Rosie, Teaching Strategies, Mighty Minutes, Intentional Teaching Cards, and CACFP take-home activities

100

Name some volunteer time activities.

Making copies, creating bulletin boards, kitchen assistant, and removing garbage.

100

This type of Head Start service ensures children receive health screenings, immunizations, and dental care.

Health Services

200

When did the current In-Kind volunteer hourly rate go into effect, and how much is it?

May 1, 2024 – $19.38

200

What type of background clearance should classroom volunteers receive?

DCFS clearance

200

Which three curriculum-based activities can be used for In-Kind goals?

PAT, Ready Rosie, and TSG videos

200

This specialized service is offered to children with disabilities within Head Start programs.

Special Education Services/Referrals

300

Which program does not have a Non-Federal share match of 33%?

Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP)

300

Which In-Kind report form is used for tracking year-to-date cumulative totals?

Volunteer Hours/In-Kind Contributions form

300

What form is used to record donations?

In-Kind Contribution form

300

This service helps families achieve their own goals, such as continuing education or obtaining housing.

Family Support Services

400

Name the first and last months for FY-2024 In-Kind.

December and November

400

Can food be donated to centers for classroom meals, if purchased with SNAP?

No, because SNAP is a federally funded program.

400

Who is responsible for contributing to In-Kind goals?

All ELP staff

400

Head Start programs emphasize this approach, involving parents and families in their child's education and development.

Family Engagement

500

How is In-Kind generated?

Home Activities, Volunteer Time, and Donations

500

What can be claimed as In-Kind?

A good or a service used to benefit the program.

500

How do we track volunteers?

Volunteer Status Report, section 6

500

Head Start primarily targets children from families with income at or below this percentage of the federal poverty level.

100%
500

Can a cash donation be reported as In-Kind?

Yes/No and Explain
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