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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc.

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Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc.

Stronger Families,
Better Communities,
Brighter Futures-UMHS! All services are provided by a team of more than 200 staff, board and volunteers.

Our agency has ever-growing opportunities for children and caregivers can be provided in partnership so that communities ensure that each child has the best chance to enter school ‘ready to learn’ and to ultimately thrive as children grow. We weave nutrition, physical, emotional and oral health, parent education, and links to vital supports into all our program offerings at important junctures in a child and family’s life. Programs and Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Healthy Families/Home Visiting Programs
Head Start/Early Head Start
School District Preschool Programs
Child Care Resource & Referral
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Volunteer & Intern Opportunities

Together we can strengthen families, build community and brighten our collective futures! Won’t you join us? Check out the wonderful programs and services that are offered and the many links to our community partners!

09/29/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

UMHS is looking for passionate Preschool Teachers to join our team in Hermiston, OR!

Check out our increased wages and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children.

👉 Apply now at www.umchs.org

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🌟 ¡Estamos contratando! 🌟

UMHS busca maestros(as) de preescolar apasionados por trabajar con niños en Hermiston, OR.

¡Ofrecemos salarios más altos y la oportunidad de marcar una diferencia en la vida de los pequeños!

👉 Solicita ahora en www.umchs.org

09/18/2026

A Big Thank You to the Wildhorse Foundation!

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start is incredibly grateful to the Wildhorse Foundation for a generous $25,692 donation to support improvements for our WIC program!

This funding will make a meaningful difference for our WIC teams and families by helping us:

✨ Improve the Hermiston WIC offices to make them more comfortable during the summer months

✨ Repair flooring at the Umatilla WIC location

✨ Provide new laptops for the WIC team to better support their work and the families we serve

Investments like this help create better spaces, better tools, and a better experience for our staff and the families in our communities.

Thank you, Wildhorse Foundation, for investing in WIC and the families we serve! We are more than grateful for your partnership and support.

09/16/2026

We’re Hiring!
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start is looking for a Health Resource Specialist to support the health and well-being of children and families in our programs.

📍 Hermiston, OR
💼 Full-Time
💰 $19.98–$21.89/hour

If you’re passionate about helping children and families access essential health resources, we’d love to have you join our team.

Apply today at umchs.org/page/careers

09/15/2026

Community Partnerships Make a Difference

A huge thank you to Rogers Motors for their incredible support of our UMHS CASA Program through their 7th Annual Show & Shine!

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended and donated, Rogers Motors went above and beyond by matching every dollar donated from this event for a total donation of $2,800.

Their generosity helps CASA continue its work advocating for children involved in the child welfare system and ensuring their voices are heard.

We’re incredibly grateful to the entire Rogers Motors team for hosting such a great community event and for continuing to show what it means to invest in and serve the community.

Thank you, Rogers Motors, for championing local children and families!

09/14/2026

Join the UMHS Team!

We’re hiring a Bilingual English/Spanish Administrative Assistant to support families, child care providers, and community partners through our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and Every Child Belongs (ECB) programs.

📍 Hermiston, OR
💼 Part-Time | 20 hours/week
💰 $18.32–$20.07/hour
🗣️ English & Spanish Required

Bring your skills, language, and passion for helping others to UMHS!

👉 Apply today and become part of our team.
umchs.org/page/careers

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¡Únete al equipo de UMHS!

Estamos contratando un/a asistente administrativo/a bilingüe (inglés/español) para brindar apoyo a familias, proveedores de cuidado infantil y socios comunitarios a través de nuestros programas de Recursos y Referencias para el Cuidado Infantil (CCR&R) y Cada Niño Pertenece (ECB).

📍 Hermiston, OR
💼 Medio tiempo | 20 horas/semana
💰 $18.32–$20.07/hora
🗣️ Inglés y español requeridos

¡Aporta tus habilidades, tu dominio del idioma y tu pasión por ayudar a los demás a UMHS!

👉 Postúlate hoy mismo y forma parte de nuestro equipo.
umchs.org/page/careers
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09/11/2026

Inside UMHS: Leadership & Looking Ahead

Our CEO, Matthew Solomon, recently sat down with Jamie Burrows, Finance Director, to hear her perspective on leadership, teamwork, and the future of the Finance Department.

Jamie shares what leadership means to her, how she approaches supporting her team, and what’s ahead as the Finance team continues to develop and evolve at UMHS.

These conversations give us a chance to get to know the people behind the organization that serves our community and learn more about the vision guiding our teams forward.

Watch the conversation and hear directly from Jamie!

09/04/2026

Join the UMHS Team!

We’re hiring a Family Advocate to support children and families in our Hermiston and Stanfield communities.

This role helps families access resources, navigate services, and reach their goals while supporting Head Start & Early Head Start enrollment and family engagement.

📍 Hermiston & Stanfield, OR
💼 Full-Time
💰 $22.91–$25.10/hour
🗣️ Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

If you’re passionate about empowering families and strengthening our community, we’d love to have you on our team!

👉 Apply today at umchs.org/page/careers!

09/03/2026

Help Shape the Future of Early Learning in Eastern Oregon

UMHS is hiring an Associate Director of Early Learning Partnerships to help strengthen early childhood systems and build meaningful partnerships across our communities.

This leadership role provides oversight for programs including Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub, CCR&R, Every Child Belongs, and OPEC, while working with schools, community organizations, state agencies, and other partners to improve outcomes for children, families, and early learning providers.

📍 Hermiston, OR
💼 Full-Time
💰 $86,997.50–$90,868.31 annually

If you're a collaborative leader passionate about early learning, community partnerships, and creating lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: umchs.org/page/careers

08/28/2026

Support Programs That Strengthen Families & Communities

Your support of UMHS helps make programs available that give families the resources, education, and support they need to thrive.

WIC — Helping eligible women, infants, and children access nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connections to community resources.

OPEC — Providing parenting education and support to help parents build skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate the many stages of raising a child.

CCR&R — Connecting childcare providers, families, and early childhood professionals with resources, referrals, training, and support to help children access quality care and early learning opportunities.

When you give to UMHS, you're helping strengthen the families, caregivers, and communities that children depend on.

💙 Your gift can help create opportunities that last a lifetime.

👉 Support UMHS today: tinyurl.com/supportUMHS

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08/25/2026

Open House & First Day Information!

We’re excited to welcome our families back for a new year of learning, growing, and fun!

🏫 OPEN HOUSE — August 24 & 25
Teachers will call families to schedule their Open House time.

📅 When do classes begin?
📚 Early Head Start OPK – Full Day: August 24
🐾 Little Pups 3 – School District Full Day: August 26
🐾 Little Pups 1 & 2 – Part Day: September 1 & 2
📚 Head Start & Preschool Promise: September 1 & 2 (Soft Start)
👶 Early Head Start – Full Day & Part Day: September 1

❓ Not sure which program your child is enrolled in?

We’re happy to help!
📞 541-564-6878
📧 [email protected]

We can’t wait to see our families and start another great year together!

Address

110 NE 4th Street
Hermiston, OR
97838

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15415646878

Website

http://www.umchs.org/

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