Program Serving NASSAU, NY

Five Towns Head Start Head Start

A Head Start program operating 1 center across 1 city. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
270 Lawrence Avenue
Lawrence NY
Contact Phone
(516) 239-6244
Locations
1 center

About This Organization

The Head Start program began in 1964, and has since developed a tradition of providing comprehensive and high quality services to foster healthy development in low-income children.The purpose of Head Start is to provide children with the necessary skills to be successful in their educational pursuit. This is a child-focused program, which focuses on education, health, nutrition, dental and social services. The program offers services to children with special needs.
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Who is Eligible?

Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITYThe requirements for eligibility are as follows:Children must be 3 to 5 years oldMust reside in the Five Towns or surrounding areasMust meet federal incomeSchedule of Service:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (for working parents) Employment verification is neededContact: (516) 239-6244Director: Felicia Olandy-Miller Ext. 225Family Service Workers: Katiuska Hurley Ext. 272 or Nicole McIntyre Ext. 271

Center Locations

This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.

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