The Early Head Start Home Based program—a personalized journey for you and your child. Whether you are expecting or have a child or children under 3, you can apply to Early Head Start! Engage in exciting activities, play-based learning, and individualized support. Active family involvement and a supportive network. Comprehensive services for complete development. Smooth transitions to preschool. Empowering you as a parent, fostering your child's growth. Celebrate milestones and create lasting memories. Join us for an enriching adventure!
Home Based full Year
Infant & Toddler (0 to 3) Program and Pregnancy Program
- Free Home Visiting Program, the Early Head Start Home Visitor provide weekly 90 minute visits in the comfort of your home.
- Child focused visits assist parents to use the home as the primary learning environment.
- Researched based curriculum-Parents As Teacher, to support the child's development.
- Focus on proper nutrition, health and safety in the home, periodic health and developmental screenings.
- 22 Socialization-Family Interaction Time to meet with other parents and share experiences and allow children to play and learn with other children their age.
- Referrals and connections to community resources.
- Pregnant Women Home Visiting Services
New Beginnings
Community Services also offers an Early Head Start program that works with families in Venango County who have been affected by substance abuse. Families are served that have identified substance abuse / recovery issues who are pregnant or have children through age three living in Venango County. The Early Head Start model is utilized with additional training and supports.
Benefits/Features
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Families are connected to the community
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Children are ready for school
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Families experience goal setting and achievements
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Positive parent-child relationships
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Children receive health, development, and social emotional screenings
Or, if you're a Venango County Resident:
Apply to Venango Early Head Start
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