Early Head Start

​Enrolling Now!
Who: Those who are pregnant or have a child from birth through 3
What: Support and resources for families from the time they're expecting through the toddler years​
Where: Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties
Why: Give your child the best start by supporting healthy development and building school readiness for early learning and future success
How: Call or text 1-877-386-4406

Preschool (Head Start
​& Great Start Readiness Program)
Who: Families with a child from 3 through 5
What: A preschool program that gives children structured play time, activities, and learning opportunities
Where: Clare and Gladwin Counties
Why: Children enrolled in preschool transition to kindergarten ready and eager to learn
How: Call 989-386-8075

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

​Enrolling Now!
Who: Families who are pregnant or have a child from birth through 5
​What: Includes food vouchers, breastfeeding tools and support, nutrition education, health checks, and more
Where: Midland County
Why: WIC empowers enrollees with pregnancy and breastfeeding support, opportunities for growth and development, access to healthy food, and opportunities to learn healthy eating habits
How: Call 989-832-7310
​          Toll-free 1-877-210-3169
          Text 989-220-1076
Family size (include baby if pregnant)​
Weekly Income
Annual Income
1
$536
$27,861
2
$728
$37,814
3
$919
$47,767
4
$1,110
$57,720
5
$1,302
$67,673
For breastfeeding support, Michigan WIC offers a warmline: 833-649-4223. The line is available 7 days a week from 8AM-8PM for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, not just WIC clients! If you are a WIC client and cannot reach your peer counselor, call the warm line for immediate assistance.

Policy Council
Who: Parents and guardians of children enrolled in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs
What: A group of parents and staff working together to make decisions for Head Start and Early Head Start to ensure the children receive the best education and experience possible
Where: We are currently hosting our policy council meetings on Zoom to maintain social distancing
How: Contact Katelynn at 989-386-3805 ext. 1052 or [email protected] or Anna at 989-386-3805 ext. 1057 or [email protected]