{"id":563,"date":"2026-04-09T15:55:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/wilmingtonde\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:30:22","slug":"information-for-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/wilmingtonde\/startup\/information-for-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tWhat Staff Need to Know\t<\/h1>\n\t<p><strong>Welcome to CDI Head Start!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Head Start and Early Head Start Staff,<\/p>\n<p>We are here to introduce ourselves and to partner with you in providing Head Start services in your community.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Community Development Institute Head Start you&#8217;re invited to visit the CDI HS website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdiheadstart.org\"><strong>www.cdiheadstart.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In communities across the country where local Head Start or Early Head Start programs are no longer able to operate, the Office of Head Start (OHS) assigns Interim Management to ensure children and families continue receiving high\u2011quality services. Through this support, OHS works to maintain continuity of care and minimize disruption when an existing grant recipient can no longer continue operations. Interim Management oversees the day\u2011to\u2011day delivery of Head Start and Early Head Start services while keeping children, families, and staff at the center of every decision.<\/p>\n<p>Your local program has been assigned to OHS Interim Management. As a result, Community Development Institute Head Start (CDI HS) will begin providing Head Start services in <strong>Wilmington, Delaware<\/strong>\u00a0starting <strong>July 1, 2026<\/strong>. <strong>Wilmington Head Start, Incorporated<\/strong>\u00a0will conclude services on <strong>June 30, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>OHS recognizes how important consistent, caring relationships are for children. Staff connections with families, children, and community partners are invaluable, and we deeply appreciate the work you do every day. In partnership with <strong>Wilmington Head Start, Incorporated<\/strong>\u00a0and local staff, our highest priority at CDI HS is to ensure a smooth transition with as little disruption as possible for the children and families you serve.<\/p>\n<p>Starting the week of April 27, 2026, our Startup team will arrive in your community to begin the work needed for a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we will focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hiring eligible staff <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Making facilities licensing ready<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Setting up essential vendor services, including meals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Securing required insurance coverage and legal safeguards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We warmly invite you to join us for a virtual meeting with CDI HS and the Office of Head Start representatives. During this meeting, we&#8217;ll share more about the interim process, answer your questions, and guide you through how to apply for employment with CDI HS. \u00a0We also welcome you to ask any questions you may have to OHS representatives in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Day, Date and Time of Meeting TBD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or would like to leave a message at any time, please call <strong>(302) 947-8106<\/strong> or visit our service area webpage at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdiheadstart.org\/wilmingtonde\">www.cdiheadstart.org\/wilmingtonde<\/a><\/strong>. Our team is here to support you and will respond within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Below are helpful links to information about Head Start, interim services, and the Office of Head Start:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acf.gov\/ohs\/interim-head-start-services\">https:\/\/acf.gov\/ohs\/interim-head-start-services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/headstart.gov\">https:\/\/headstart.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/headstart.gov\/contact-us\">https:\/\/headstart.gov\/contact-us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you for your continued dedication to the children and families of Head Start during this transition. We look forward to working with you to support this important work.<\/p>\n<p>In service to your future success on behalf of children, families, and community.<\/p>\n<strong>Gia Lawe,<\/strong> CDI Site Manager<br \/>\n<strong>Diana Smith, <\/strong>CDI Lead Site Manager<br \/>\n<strong>Jeffrey Murman,<\/strong> CDI Startup Lead\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a1Bienvenidos a CDI Head Start!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Personal de Head Start y Early Head Start:<\/p>\n<p>Estamos aqu\u00ed para presentarnos y colaborar con ustedes en la prestaci\u00f3n de servicios de Head Start en su comunidad.<\/p>\n<p>Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre CDI HS, lo invitamos a visitar el sitio web de<\/p>\n<p>CDI HS: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdiheadstart.org\"><strong>www.cdiheadstart.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>En comunidades de todo el pa\u00eds donde los programas locales de Head Start o Early Head Start ya no pueden operar, la Oficina de Head Start (OHS) asigna <strong>Administraci\u00f3n Interina<\/strong> para garantizar que los ni\u00f1os y las familias contin\u00faen recibiendo servicios de alta calidad. A trav\u00e9s de este apoyo, OHS trabaja para mantener la continuidad del cuidado y minimizar las interrupciones cuando un beneficiario existente ya no puede continuar sus operaciones. La Administraci\u00f3n Interina supervisa la prestaci\u00f3n diaria de los servicios de Head Start y Early Head Start, manteniendo a los ni\u00f1os, las familias y el personal en el centro de cada decisi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Su programa local ha sido asignado a <strong>Administraci\u00f3n Interina de OHS<\/strong>. Como resultado, <strong>Community Development Institute Head Start (CDI HS)<\/strong> comenzar\u00e1 a brindar servicios de Head Start en <strong>Wilmington, Delaware<\/strong> a partir del <strong>1 de julio de 2026<\/strong>. <strong>Wilmington Head Start, Incorporated<\/strong> concluir\u00e1 sus servicios el <strong>30 de junio de 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>OHS reconoce lo importantes que son las relaciones constantes y de cuidado para los ni\u00f1os. Las conexiones del personal con las familias, los ni\u00f1os y los socios comunitarios son invaluables, y apreciamos profundamente el trabajo que realizan todos los d\u00edas. En colaboraci\u00f3n con <strong>Wilmington Head Start, Incorporated<\/strong>\u00a0y el personal local, nuestra m\u00e1xima prioridad en CDI HS es garantizar una transici\u00f3n fluida con la menor interrupci\u00f3n posible para los ni\u00f1os y las familias a quienes sirven.<\/p>\n<p>A partir de la semana del <strong>27 de abril de 2026<\/strong>, nuestro equipo de inicio llegar\u00e1 a su comunidad para comenzar el trabajo necesario para una transici\u00f3n sin problemas.<\/p>\n<p>Juntos nos enfocaremos en:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contratar personal elegible<\/li>\n<li>Preparar las instalaciones para cumplir con los requisitos de licenciamiento<\/li>\n<li>Establecer servicios esenciales de proveedores, incluyendo comidas<\/li>\n<li>Asegurar la cobertura de seguros requerida y las protecciones legales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lo invitamos cordialmente a unirse a nosotros en una <strong>reuni\u00f3n virtual con CDI HS y representantes de la Oficina de Head Start<\/strong>. Durante esta reuni\u00f3n compartiremos m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el proceso interino, responderemos sus preguntas y le guiaremos sobre c\u00f3mo solicitar empleo con CDI HS. Tambi\u00e9n podr\u00e1 hacer cualquier pregunta a los representantes de OHS presentes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(D\u00eda, fecha y hora de la reuni\u00f3n por determinar)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Si tiene preguntas o desea dejar un mensaje en cualquier momento, llame al <strong>(302) 947-8106<\/strong> o visite nuestra p\u00e1gina web del \u00e1rea de servicio en <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdiheadstart.org\/wilmingtonde\">www.cdiheadstart.org\/wilmingtonde<\/a><\/strong>. Nuestro equipo est\u00e1 aqu\u00ed para apoyarlo y responder\u00e1 dentro de 24 horas.<\/p>\n<p>A continuaci\u00f3n encontrar\u00e1 enlaces \u00fatiles con informaci\u00f3n sobre Head Start, servicios interinos y la Oficina de Head Start:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acf.gov\/ohs\/interim-head-start-services\">https:\/\/acf.gov\/ohs\/interim-head-start-services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/headstart.gov\">https:\/\/headstart.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/headstart.gov\/contact-us\">https:\/\/headstart.gov\/contact-us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gracias por su continua dedicaci\u00f3n a los ni\u00f1os y las familias de Head Start durante esta transici\u00f3n. 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