Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. Its mission is simple: to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy family functioning. EHS evolved out of Head Start's long history of providing services to infants and toddlers through Parent Child Centers, Comprehensive Child Development Centers (CCDPs) and Migrant Head Start programs. Recent advances in the field of infant development make this an especially exciting time to have Head Start formally expand its family to include the provision of Early Head Start services.
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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
Model early childhood program
Free to income eligible Newark residents
Children ages 0 to 5
Comprehensive family services
Priority given to homeless children and children with disabilities
Summer Program available Documentation Requirement: 1. THE CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE
2. THE CHILD’S IMMUNIZATION RECORD
3. PROOF OF RESIDENCY – any one of the following: Voter’s Registration, Driver’s License, Utility Bill or Telephone Bill
4. PROOF OF INCOME – any one of the following: Letter from Current Employer, Last Pay Stub, W2 Form, or TANF stub
5. PHYSICAL FORM - Click Here to Download Form
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that service primarily low-income children and their families. To be eligible for the Programs, families must qualify according to the income guideline set by the federal government. Eligible Head Start children must be 3 or 4 Years old by October 1, 2011 and reside in the City of Newark. Eligible Early Head Star
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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