Early Head Start (EHS) Home-Based Program
Early Head Start home-based services are provided to expectant parents and children ages birth to 36 months and their families. A home educator makes weekly 1½ hour visits to provide age and developmentally appropriate child-focused learning experiences in the family's home.
Services include: fun and engaging high quality learning experiences that promote child growth and development; individualized education plan; health, nutrition, and developmental screenings; parenting skills support that promote parents’ ability to support the child’s cognitive, social, emotional, language, literacy, and physical development; services and support for children with disabilities; assistance with accessing health and community resources; prenatal and postpartum education and support for expectant parents; and preschool readiness activities.
Socialization gatherings, conducted twice a month, allow children and families to socially interact and learn a variety of skills about topics important to the educational development and education of the child and family. Group socializations are conducted with both child and parent participation and promote the parent’s role as the child’s teacher through experiences focused on the parent-child relationship.
● Fun activities● Individualized education plan● Health and nutrition
● Developmental screenings ● Parenting skills support● Services & support for children with disabilities
● Referrals and access to resource staff● Prenatal and postpartum information ● Preschool readiness activities
Commonly Asked Questions
Who will come to my home?
An EHS educator who is experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of child development and early childhood education will visit your home.
How often will the EHS educator come to my home?
Weekly 1½ hour home visits are scheduled when you are available.
What will we do during these home visits?
You will be assisted in strengthening your families’ understanding of how children grow and learn through activities that include toys, books and videos. EHS educators will provide information and referrals related to health, education, nutrition, and social services; health screenings for family members; possible tuition reimbursement for college/ vocational training; and resources for other community services.
How much will these services cost?
These services are free to families who meet income eligibility guidelines for Early Head Start.