Head Start’s Unique Role in Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19
Head Start has done an exceptional job supporting children and families safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as vaccines are widely available, including for all Head Start and Early Head Start staff, protecting our communities’ health through vaccination is an important next step. As Head Start staff and families navigate the personal medical decision of vaccination, Child Inc and the National Head Start Association seeks to equip our community with the tools needed to make informed decisions and share information within their own networks.
The Sleeve Up for Head Start campaign encourages members of the Head Start community to learn about the COVID-19 vaccine, identify and address vaccine hesitancy with empathy and cultural understanding, and share personal experiences around receiving the vaccine.
Join other Head Start staff who are helping make their communities a safer place, one vaccination at a time, by using the hashtags: #SleeveUpforHeadStart and #SleeveUp4HeadStart.
FREE COVID 19 Vaccines and their distribution are provided by The University of Texas at Austin at the following Child Inc Early Childhood Development Centers from 8:30am to 10:30am only on the designated dates noted herein. For individuals ages 12 and up.
Available for Child Inc Families & Staff:
9/27/2021 -Brodie CDC – 8105 Brodie Lane, ATX 78745
10/5/2021 – Cedar Bend CDC – 1808 Cedar Bend, ATX 78758
10/11/2021 – South Austin CDC – 2508 Durwood, ATX 78704
10/12/2021 – Forbes CDC – 2217 Forbes DR., ATX 78754
GIFT CARD
A $25 gift card for each fully vaccinated family. Both Doses.
For more information please contact: Brittney Fitzpatrick, Health Manager 512-451-7361 | britnney.fitzpatrick@childinc.org
For Gift Card Information Contact: Sonia Jones 512-375-2019
Unvaccinated individuals should to continue to wear a mask and social distance.
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