New Castle County Head Start, Inc. Serves Pregnant Women and Children Ages Birth to 3 Years through Early Head Start

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Release Date: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

(Newark, Del.) Beginning September 2016, New Castle County Head Start, Inc. (NCCHS) offers Early Head Start services for pregnant women and children birth to 3 years from income eligible families. The new program, funded by a grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, provides weekly child-focused home visits by NCCHS staff to promote the parents' ability to support the child's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. In addition, NCCHS offers frequent socialization opportunities for parents and children to meet as a group.

Now Enrolling! Families interested in Early Head Start services should contact the NCCHS Administrative Office by calling (302) 452-1500.

NCCHS Early Head Start child Bre’elle Tillery enjoys her home visit.
 
NCCHS Teacher Home Visitor interacts with Early Head Start participant Bre’elle Tillery.
 
NCCHS Early Head Start children and parents enjoy a socialization event at The Brandywine Zoo on November 3, 2016.
 
NCCHS Teacher Home Visitor Daisy Rivera and Early Head Start child pet the goats at The Brandywine Zoo on November 3, 2016.