Head Start Policy Groups
Each Head Start program must establish policy groups that share responsibility
for overseeing the delivery of high quality services to children and families in
accordance with Head Start legislation, regulations, and policies
Wayne County Head Start operates 3 policy groups:
Wayne County Head Start Governing Board
The Wayne County Head Start Governing Board membership includes representatives
from Wayne County and the Policy Council Chairperson. The Governing Board is legally
responsible for the oversight of Wayne County Head Start. The Governing Board meets
monthly on the 1st Monday of each month.
Wayne County Head Start Policy Council
Established at the Grantee level, the Policy Council is comprised of current parents
from each Delegate Agency and community representative. Community Representatives
include representation from the Wayne County Child Care Coordinating Council, Girl
Scouts of Metro Detroit, Access, the Epilepsy Foundation, the Great Start Collaborative,
and the Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services. The Policy Council
meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Delegate Policy Committee
Each Head Start Delegate must form a Policy Committee, which includes current parents
and representatives from local community agencies. The Policy Committee elects representatives
to the Head Start Policy Council.
For more information about the regulations pertaining to Policy groups, go to
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
Information for Parents