Welcome to Pinellas County Head Start

M. Juanita Heinzen Executive Director

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Policy Council, Staff, and our grantee agency, Pinellas Opportunity Council, I am pleased to invite you to visit with us via our website. We have been privileged to serve Pinellas County for the last 42 years, working with its low income and challenged families. I'm proud to say that we have been recognized as a National Head Start Association, Program of Excellence for the last nine years. You are welcome to contact our administrative offices at (727) 547-5979 if we can assist you with obtaining additional information or needed updates.

Head Start

Preschool children ages 3 to mandatory school age.

Early Head Start

Infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers.

• Quality education activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Health Services that encompass medical, dental nutritionial, and mental wellness.
• Family services and parent involvement that assist with child and family self-sufficiency.
• Support services to assist with program participation.