Early Head Start
Ages : 6 weeks – 3 years
Available at CLC Franklin Street
Stamford Early Head Start is open to expectant families and families with children 6 weeks to three years old and offers free comprehensive services to children whose families meet federal income guidelines.
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Who is eligible?
- Expectant families and children birth to three years old whose parent(s) meet the federal income guidelines outlined here
- Children birth to three with disabilities and/or special needs whose parents meet the federal income guidelines
- We must serve a minimum of 10% of children with disabilities
Is this a full-day program?
Early Head Start operates a 6 hour full-day program at no cost.
There is the option of a 10 hour extended day program with a sliding-scale fee. The extended day program is partially funded by the State Department of Education.
What does the Early Head Start Program offer your child?
- Activities that help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically
- Developmental screenings
- Continuum assessment three times a year using the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tool
- Health screenings within the first 45 days of attendance
- Dental screening within the first 90 days of attendance
- Nutrition services providing healthy meals and advice
- Services to preschool children with disabilities and/or special needs
What will expectant families and children benefit from?
- Activities for parents working as partners in their child’s education and development
- Social services support: Community referrals for programs such as job training, food and nutrition, English language and health services
- Parent support groups
- Leadership training as members of the Policy Council and the CLC governing board
- Collaborative partnership with community providers to meet the needs of the families
This program is offered at our Franklin Street Location located at:
72 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT 06902-4949