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      The Starting Points Center is designed to help assure the availability of comprehensive early childhood services to all children and their families. Specialized support and information is available for fathers and male caretakers of children.

Starting Points Services and Programs
      Starting Points is available to children ages 0-8 and their families. Their goal is to bring together, coordinate and enhance existing childhood services through on-site services, a strong information and referral program, and educational opportunities for families and service professionals. Starting Points sponsors monthly Family Fun Nights, After School, and Summer Fun Programs.

After School Program
      The After School Program, sponsored by Starting Points, is held at Hinton Area Elementary School. The hours are 3:30 – 5:30 for children ages K-5 grades. The program provides a “safe place” for students who would otherwise be home alone, homework help, literacy, art, and recreational activities, as well as a healthy snack each day. There is no fee for the program. However, donations are encouraged.

Summer Fun Program
      The Summer Fun Program, sponsored by Starting Points, is offered mid-June through August, Monday – Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The program includes indoor and outdoor recreational activities, games, reading, crafts, field trips and special guest presenters that address children’s interests, their families and the world around them. There is no fee for this program. However, donations are encouraged. The Summer Fun Program encourages parent participation in all activities.

Starting Points Services and Programs are provided by these staff members:

• JoAnn Miller – Coordinator
• Amber Stover – After School and Summer Fun Program Coordinator
• David Isner & Danielle Thompson – Even Start AmeriCorps Members
• Anganita Martin – AmeriCorps *VISTA

The Starting Points Center is funded by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, The Hollowell Foundation, and Walmart.

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REACHH-Family Resource Center
411 Temple Street,
Hinton, WV 25951

Contact the Executive Coordinator, Kristal Straub

Or call the REACHH-Family Resource Center
at 304-466-2226.