Early Learning and Development: Head Start programs promote the school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Services are provided in a variety of settings including centers, family child care, and children's own home.
Health: All children will receive health screenings and nutritious meals, and programs connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure children are receiving the care and attention they need. Services to pregnant mothers and families, including prenatal support and follow-up, are also provided by Early Head Start.
Family Well-Being: Head Start programs also engage parents or other key family members in positive relationships, with a focus on family well-being. Parents participate in leadership roles, including having a say in program operations.
Evidence-based parent support program that encourages prenatal and well-baby care, as well as parenting education to promote the comprehensive health and development of children up to 3 years of age.
Help Me Grow System includes:
Home Visiting
Early Intervention
Topics may include but are not limited to:
Health Pregnancies; Baby and Child Health; Breastfeeding; Nutrition; Immunizations; Child Growth and Development; Discipline; Toilet Training; Child Safety; Household Safety; Local Resources
Supportive services to foster individual growth and prepare women for childbirth
Women are permitted to reside there though pregnancy and up to nine months after the birth of the child
Mission: to decrease infant mortality by providing stable housing and supporting services to homeless women during pregnancy and following birth.
Services
24-hour housing, support services, temporary housing, case management services, faith-based services, family services, employment services, life skills classes, parenting and infant wellness classes, community-based follow-up services
Emphasis on safe, stable housing, pre-natal & childbirth education, lactation support services, postpartum health care, parenting and well-child classes.
Educational support, job training, financial management skills, relationship counseling, one on one mentoring
Provide avenues where substance abuse recovery services are made available to the resident