Early Head Start
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Goals of Early Head Start–Prenatal to Age 3
- Provides comprehensive infant/toddler services as well as services to pregnant women
- Promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women
- Enhance the development of very young children, and
- Promote healthy family functioning
Cornerstones of the Early Head Start Programs
- Support STAFF
- Create CHILD development environments
- Involve PARENTS
- Develop strong COMMUNITY partners
We Offer SUPPORT and GUIDANCE in the following areas:
- Health and Nutrition
- Child Development
- Pre and Post Natal Education
- Development Screenings
- Safety
- The Importance of Play in Learning
- Family and Child Enrichment Experiences
- Parent Involvement
- Family Literacy
- Transportation Services to doctor visits, etc.
- Connections with Community Resources
- Collaborations with community agencies including the Family Violence Prevention Program affiliated with the YWCA
Visit These Websites For Great Tips Related to Infant/Toddler and Prenatal Care:
- Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
- Program for Infant/Toddler Care
- Zero to Three
For more information please contact:
Beth Ott, Early Head Start Manager
1 Orchard Road, Wheeling, WV 26003
304-233-3290, Extension 5002
bott@npheadstart.org