Early Head Start
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What is the Program?
Early Head Start is a free program that helps families with children under the age of three reach developmental milestones by providing a healthy and stimulating environment.
Parents can turn to the program for:
- Enriched child care (birth – three years old)
- Home visits
- Medical and dental care referrals
- Developmental screenings
- Activities to promote healthy parenting
- Activities to promote good mental and physical growth for the child
- Child development information
- Prenatal support and doula services
The program combines home visits, center-based services and assistance for pregnant women to help you and your child thrive through the very important early developmental years.
Who can Participate?
Pregnant women and children, birth to three years, whose families receive SSI or DHS cash grants and/or DHS child care reimbursement, or meet income guidelines. Children with disabilities and foster children are also eligible.
Where and When Does the Program Take Place?
Starfish Family Services
30000 Hiveley Road
Inkster, MI 48141
Spectrum Human Services
28303 Joy Road
Westland, MI 48185
Home visits for families throughout western Wayne County. Home visits are scheduled Monday-Friday. Times are based on availability of the family and the home visitor.
Center-based services are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How Can I Find Out More?
Contact the Early Head Start program at 734-727-3145 for more information.
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