Monday, March 01, 2021 12:00 AM

The Importance of EHS, Danielle’s Story

Lei’Lani and I created relationships and trusting bonds with everyone we came into contact with at Early Head Start. During Lei’Lani’s first 18 months of her life, I attended college online through University of Phoenix.

DanielleFurthering my education

As most parents know, a toddler creates very interesting obstacles for progression with important tasks, such as attending college online. At this point in my relationship with Early Head Start, I decided that transitioning Lei’Lani from weekly home visits to a classroom setting would not only further Lei’Lani’s education, but afford me the opportunity to continue my mine.

Transitioning to the classroom

Lei’Lani is now 3 years old and is progressing very well in her Early Head Start classroom. She loves her teachers and her friends. Early Head Start has given me the opportunity to not only obtain my Associates Degree at University of Phoenix, but has offered me CPR and First Aid classes, as well as given me the opportunity to become a substitute for the Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms. Lei’Lani will transfer to a Head Start classroom next year and I will be continuing my education to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree.

Early Head Start has been a major part in my life, as well as Lei’Lani’s life. We are eternally grateful for this program and the amount of help and resources that they offer to the community.