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Overview
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) administers the Federal Head Start (HS), Early Head Start
(EHS), First 5 Full Day and the California Department of Education State Preschool programs in San
Bernardino County. The department’s ultimate vision is that our children will excel in whatever
setting they go to next; our families’ quality of life will be measurably better after participating in our
programs; and our efforts will increase the quantity and quality of sustainable resources and services
countywide.
Accomplishments for 2013/2014
PSD ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING IN 2013/2014:
PSD worked diligently to not only meet federal and state requirements, but to surpass the program
goals set last year. PSD achieved the following during program year 2013/2014:
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Passed the Federal Triennial Review with no deficiencies.
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Received two National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for the “Preschool
Referral Project” with Children and Family Services and the “Nicholson Park Family Learning and
Community Resource Center.”
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Increased school readiness for children by 21% over last year, as measured by the Desired Results
Developmental Profile (DRDP).
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Exceeded the required 50% level of professional teaching staff that has a Bachelor’s degree or
higher.
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Successfully implemented a countywide 2-1-1 referral phone line.
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Increased service availability for homeless families at local shelters through collaborations with
community partners and service providers. Enrollment of homeless children increased by 72%
over the previous year through recruitment outreach efforts.
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Provided nutrition intervention to 1,394 children identified as being at risk and reduced obesity
in 12% of children enrolled through measures set to track obesity in students.
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Promoted family self-sufficiency through financial literacy, vocational training, educational
advancement support and increasing services to families by 248% from the prior program year.
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