Umatilla-Morrow Head Start

About Umatilla-Morrow Head Start

Umatilla Morrow Head Start (UMHS) is a nonprofit organization committed to building stronger families and brighter futures for children in Eastern Oregon. We serve families with children ages birth to 5 through a wide range of programs that support early learning, health, nutrition, parenting, and advocacy. Our comprehensive services include: Head Start & Early Head Start – quality early learning for preschoolers, infants, and toddlers Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten (OPK) – prenatal through age five services focused on school readiness Preschool Promise – free, high-quality preschool for qualifying families Home-Based Services – individualized education and support in the home WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) – nutrition education, food support, and breastfeeding counseling CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) – volunteers advocating for children in the foster care system Healthy Families Oregon – home visiting program supporting healthy child development and parent-child bonding Child Care Resource & Referral – support and training for child care providers and families seeking care Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) – parenting education resources and community classes Family Support & Connections – connecting families to essential services and support networks Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub – regional collaboration to align early childhood services and improve outcomes At UMHS, we are passionate about creating opportunities for all children and families. Whether in a classroom, in a home, or through community outreach, our team works to provide compassionate, responsive care. Join our team in making a lifelong impact—one child, one family at a time.