Early Head Start

 

What is Early Head Start?

  • a free program for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers

What does Early Head Start offer?

  • $10,000 worth of services at no cost to you
  • opportunities for the whole family
  • special services for children with disabilities

 

 

Early Head Start experiences for the child include:

  • speech and language stimulation
  • music experiences
  • nutrition activities
  • creative arts
  • social experiences
  • outdoor play
  • problem solving
  • concept development
  • health screenings
 
 

"My family partner went above and beyond her job responsibilities.  Thanks for the opportunity to benefit from such a great program."

                   -Sarah S., EHS parent

 

 

Early Head Start Experiences for the parent include:

  • volunteer opportunities
  • activities for both mom and dad
  • regular informational meetings
  • resource and referral services
  • home visits by EHS staff
  • opportunities for leadership on the Head Start Policy Council

 
 

Program Options

  • home based weekly home visits
  • center based day care for families who work full-time or go to school full-time

Early Head Start serves all

of Otsego County.

 

Eligibility is based on

Federal Income Guidelines.
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Contact us for more information:

(607) 433-8055

or

1-800-986-5463