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