How is AHS (Urban/Northern) Managed?
• Aboriginal Head Start projects are sponsored by local Aboriginal non-profit organizations. AHS supports the parent/caregiver in their role as the natural advocate and teacher of the child. Parents are directly involved in the design, implementation and management of local projects. • Public Health Agency of Canada Regional Offices administer contribution agreements and work directly with projects to ensure program quality. The AHS National Office in Ottawa provides national coordination, leadership, resources, training and coordinates a national evaluation of the program. A National Aboriginal Head Start Council provides Public Health Agency of Canada with expertise, and ensures project and regional-level input into the operation and management of the program.
