Fairfield City School District is elated to offer Head Start and Early Head Start programs to the children and parents of western Jefferson County, AL.

This is a FREE federal program serving children from birth to four years old from the Fairfield, Bessemer, Birmingham, Brighton, and Midfield communities. The program will also offer pregnant mothers critical training on how to care for their babies during prenatal and postnatal development.

The effort is made possible through a five year federal grant totaling more than $15 million dollars.

Superintendent, Dr Regina Thompson, says the head start and early head start program will be a vital part of expanding educational opportunities currently offered to children in western communities.

“Our children deserve the best chance we can give them to build a solid learning foundation. What better way to begin laying the groundwork than in the womb?” says Dr. Thompson. “We are beyond thankful for this opportunity."

Forest Hills Community Development Center