Program Options
Services to Pregnant Women
- Provides prenatal education and support to pregnant women primarily in the home
- Monitor the health, dental and nutrition needs via the EHS Health Program Specialist
- Collaborate with other service providers and offer referrals as needed
- Transition newborns to Home-Based or Center-Based services after birth
Center-Based
- Provide free quality child development services in 5 child care centers
- Provide breakfast, lunch, snack, and formula, as well as diapers & wipes used during the day at no cost to parents
- Promote continuity of care by having mixed-aged classrooms where children (including sibling groups) will remain with the same teacher
- Provide two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year. Parents may also request additional visits/meetings with teachers and Family Service Specialist, as needed
Home-Based
- Engage families to participate in activities promoting positive parent-child interactions
- Offer socialization activities
- Offer a home schooling approach to enable parents to be active in their child’s learning