Board of Directors - CDS Lakeshore Head Start
Board of Directors Opportunity
CDS Lakeshore Head Start
(616) 786-0736
| Organization Mission / Purpose | Child Development Services of Ottawa County, Inc. (CDS Lakeshore Head Start) was founded in 1966 by a group of church members in Holland who were concerned that families were without alternative resources for child care. Through their efforts, Holland Day Care was established for 30 children. CDS Lakeshore Head Start offers many early childhood education programs to promote health and education for children and families living in Ottawa and northern Allegan Counties. Parent participation is encouraged during home visits, parent meetings, and policy-making groups. CDS programs provide a safe, caring environment for children in a group learning setting. The curriculum focuses on the whole child in the areas of Health, Nutrition, Science, and Social Skills. On a typical day children are offered circle time, language activities, free play and small group activities and occasional field trips. The agency has since expanded to include federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start services along with private pay child care services. CDS, now serving over 400 children in six locations throughout Ottawa County, is a single purpose, private, non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status. All classrooms are licensed through the State of Michigan. |
| Opportunity Available | Board of Directors |
| Board / Committee Time Commitment | One monthly meeting |
| Organization Focus Area(s) | Children / Family Education |
| Skillset Desired | Passion for education programs, using good discretion |
| Additional Requirements | The CDS Board of Directors should reflect the community and represent various backgrounds. Board members must live or work in Ottawa County. Experience with Head Start programs is a plus. |
| Giving / Fundraising Expectations | Fundraising expectations for our annual golf outing and small financial donation. |
| Next Steps | If you are interested in learning more about being on the CDS Board or Directors, please send an email of interest including a brief summary of your background to applicants@cdsoc.org |
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