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Family Services

Family Services Manager 

Alexa Beisel 

Enrollment 

The Family Services Department is responsible for all applications and enrolling children and families into the program. 

You Qualify For Head Start Programming if:

- You live in Manchester, CT 

-Your child is 3 or 4 years old. 

-Your family's annual income fall within the federal poverty guidelines (HHS Poverty Guidelines 2024). Families who are applying for children with Special Needs (IEPs), Dual Language Learner, Foster, receive SSI, SNAP, or TANF, or Homeless, please contact the Family Service Manager Alexa Beisel at abeisel@mpspride.org for specific information about eligibility under these categories. 

To apply and enroll your child: 

Use This Link 

You will receive an email requesting documents to determine your eligibility by Alexa Beisel. 

Community Partners & Resources

All enrolled families will have access to Manchester Head Start community partners and other community resources supporting housing, health, employment, nutrition, mental health, and child development. 

To learn more about Manchester Head Start, email Alexa Beisel the Family Services Manager abesisel@mpspride.org 

Family Services Staff

Alexa Beisel

Family Services Manager

860-647-2712 abeisel@mpspride.org

Emelie Lopez 

Family Advocate 

860-643-3604

 

Wanda Sanchez

Family Advocate

860-647-5005 

Nancy Butler 

Family Advocate 

860-647-3484

Michelle Macsuga 

ERSEA Family Advocate

860-647-5045

Family Engagement 

Parents and caregivers' involvement in their children's education makes a long-term impact on their child's success. Families are encouraged to volunteer throughout our program, in classes, and through our center-based Parent Committee and Policy Council. The Parent Committee meetings offer families workshops and resources.

Parent Committee and Policy Council Meeting Schedule

 

Attendance 

All enrolled children are assigned to a Family Advocate, who will assist in promoting your child's attendance to enhance your child's development in the program. We strive for a monthly attendance rate of 93% or higher. 

Family Goals 

Enrolled families will have a Family Advocate who will create a family partnership to help develop a family goal. Family Advocates support the family goal in efforts to promote the family's overall well being.