Program Description

The Early Head Start Program provides comprehensive, year-round, child and family development services to low-income families with children, prenatal to three years old.

During weekly home visits and parent-toddler activity groups, trained Early Head Start staff plan activities with families to foster the child's development, increase family literacy, promote healthy parent-child relationships, provide parenting support and education, and assist expectant families in preparing for their new baby. Parents are assisted with transitioning their children into Head Start or other preschool programs when the child reaches age three. Families are linked to community resources such as food, clothing, housing, child care, employment, English classes, health care and mental health counseling.

This Program is funded by a Federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.