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Early Head Start

Early Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income families. The purpose of the Early Head Start program is to enhance children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development; support parents' efforts to fulfill their roles; and help them move toward self-sufficiency.

Early Head Start programs serve pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three who are at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level (a family of four can earn up to ,350 per year). There are no parent fees for this program. To learn more visit www.ehsnrc.org.

Head Start

Head Start is a group of federal programs for low-income children and their families. Head Start programs include: Early Head Start, Migrant Head Start and American Indian Head Start.

Head Start facilitates child development and promotes school readiness by enhancing social and cognitive development through health, educational, nutritional, social and other services. Head Start programs serve families at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level (a family of four can earn up to ,350 per year).

Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and given to local agencies. Communities match 25 percent in funds and there are no parent fees for this program. To learn more visit www.floridaheadstart.org.

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