Early Childhood

Veandrea Brown Joins National Head Start Association Executive Leadership Program

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Congratulations Veandrea Brown! Veandrea is the Senior Education Manager in our Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Department. Her shown commitment to seeking opportunities to continuously gain knowledge in her field exemplifies the Matrix Human Services core value of Always Learning. Veandrea Brown achieved the exceptional accomplishment of acceptance into the National Head Start Association […]

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Head Start Parent Becomes Head Start Teacher

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“Life before Matrix was a little rough” – Maria Garica-Nava, Matrix Human Services Head Start Teacher When Maria looks back on the changes that have happened in her life since learning about Matrix Human Services, it\’s hard for her to believe.  About five years ago, Maria was living at her mother\’s house along with her

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Family Living In Hotel Receive Holiday Gifts From Matrix Staff

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Head Start Family On Verge of Eviction Receives Rent Assistance

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L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy Transforms After Renovations

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/5EvACsClI7A\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”] In May, we talked to Ms. Laurie Clark-Horton, owner of L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy on the West Side of Detroit about the renovations she was excited to begin in preparation for re-opening her Early Child Care facility with a new COVID-19

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Matrix Hosts Another Diaper Distribution for Head Start Families

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/imAR1umRIlE\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] On October 16th, 2020, we provided another diaper distribution for our Head Start families and kids from birth to 5+ years old at our downtown office location. With the challenges that this year has brought including financial insecurity for

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Matrix Human Services Head Start Child Care Partners Receive Welcome Back Gift Baskets For New School Year

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/KSOFhslVfUg\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”] On September 9th, 2020, Matrix Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS/CCP) wanted to show appreciation to the teachers and center managers who provide their own Head Start services with support from Matrix. After lengthy preparations to re-open safely during Coronavirus,

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Matrix Human Services Back-To-School Rally Gives 2 Books to Every Child

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/Nuiok5iqRp0\” _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] On September 2nd 2020, Matrix Human Services hosted a Back-To-School rally at our downtown office location, giving parents the opportunity to drive through our parking lot and receive back-to-school care packages complete with books, dental care kits, masks, diapers, and

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Mother in Need Receives Delivery of Pull-Ups for Daughter

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