EARLY HEAD START
SERVICES
Pregnancy through age three is an amazing and important time of brain development and healthy growth for your child. EHS assists families in providing the best possible start for children.
Infants and toddlers, including those with disabilities, and pregnant moms are eligible for enrollment. Head Start accepts applications year-round and fills vacancies from its waiting list. While children from low-income families have enrollment priority, children from higher income families may be enrolled as well.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
HOME VISITS
Our Home Visitors make weekly home visits. Home Visits include things such as fun, educational experiences to do with your child, nutrition and health information, prenatal nutrition and development, and parenting
resources and information.
SOCIALIZATIONS
Our Busy Buddy Groups are offered twice each month with fun activities, an age appropriate environment, nutritious snacks and parenting education.
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Early identification and intervention to support children with disabilities and their inclusion in all program experiences.
HEALTH
Promotion of medical and dental examinations, immunizations, comprehensive health screenings, and necessary follow-up services for each child. Promotion of mental health and wellness.
NUTRITION
Healthy snacks and nutrition education for children and parents.
PARENT DECISION-MAKING
Opportunities for parents to participate in Policy Council to learn parent advocacy and make decisions that drive our program.
CURRICULUM
Our program uses a researched based curriculum called Partners for a Healthy Baby. It fosters strong relationships between parents and their children which creates an environment of life long learning and bonding.
EDUCATION
Individual learning experiences that promote developmentally appropriate learning in the areas of physical, social-emotional, language and critical thinking skills.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Specialized family partnerships, goal setting, referrals, parenting education and ongoing support.
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