Benefits to Children and Families
Benefits to the Child:
· Developmentally appropriate learning activities
· Nutritional meals and snacks
· Services for children with disabilities
· Comprehensive health case management for children; including vision, hearing, hemoglobin, lead and developmental screening
· Child emotional wellness screening
· Parent engagement
· Positive guidance
· Educational activities individualized to the child's needs
· Center visit by an Early Head Start nurse for required infant health checks
Benefits to the Family:
· Parent meetings
· Parent education
· Volunteer opportunities
· Family contacts in the home
· Enriching activities that can be carried out at home with your child
· Parents share in decision making and program planning
· Mental health consultations available upon request
· Health and nutrition education and consultation by an Early Head Start nurse
· Affordable, quality care
Benefits to the Community:
· Local resource for children and families
· Services for children with disabilities
· Employment opportunities
· Volunteer opportunities
· Training open to the community
· Working with school and other organizations in the community