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Rebuilt Head Start Program Shows Promise

The nonprofit agency that operates most of San Diego County's Head Start preschool programs has finally reached full compliance with federal standards. In August of 2006 the Board of Directors of the

The nonprofit agency that operates most of San Diego County's Head Start preschool programs has finally reached full compliance with federal standards. In August of 2006 the Board of Directors of the troubled Neighborhood House Association brought in a new management team because of criticisms for improper spending, lax record-keeping, mismanagement, and numerous other deficiencies. We'll hear how after just six months, how San Diego's largest nonprofit was able to rebuild itself.

Guest

  • Michael Kemp , Senior Vice President, COO and interim President and CEO of the San Diego Food Bank.

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