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Early Head Start Provides Support and Resources

6/1/2021

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Early Head Start provides support and resources for children and families, and we're enrolling! Apply online at http://ow.ly/WrDm50EVXDf or call or text 1-877-386-4406

Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant or have a child from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. Learn more: http://ow.ly/JY9m50EVXDg

Learn more about all our early childhood programs: http://ow.ly/m4E350EVXDh
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Early Head Start Builds Preschool Readiness

5/6/2021

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​"They [make sure] your child is prepped for preschool. . . . My kids really enjoyed it. They did lots of fun stuff: painting, we'd read, different toys to try to get their brains to learn other things,"—Jen, Early Head Start parent.
For all these benefits and more, complete an Early Head Start interest form online or call or text 1-877-386-4406.

Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties.

Learn more about all of our Early Childhood programs.
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Get Ready for Preschool with Early Head Start

4/1/2021

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"[Sadie] thrived. . . . We went to playgroups as often as we could. . . . We loved it. Sadie just loved playing with the kids which I think that's what helped get her ready for preschool." —Samantha, Early Head Start parent
For all these benefits and more, complete an Early Head Start interest form today: call or text 1-877-386-4406 or complete an interest form online.

Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. Learn more about all of our early childhood programs.
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Danielle's Early Head Start Experience

12/3/2020

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"Words can't describe how amazing [Early Head Start] is. . . . My kids love when Miss Melody comes over . . . and she just makes us feel like we're seen."

Early Head Start is currently enrolling! Call 1-877-386-4406 or apply online.

Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. To learn more about all of our early childhood programs.
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"The Early Head Start program [is] . . . just a lot of fun, and I highly recommend it."

11/5/2020

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"I have a 15-month-old, and we have really been enjoying the Early Head Start program.

"It's given us opportunity to do projects together, individually, and 
as a family, and we've been able to get some wonderful books so that we can share with each other.

"Just a lot of fun, and I highly recommend it."

—Nikki, Early Head Start Parent

Our Early Head Start program provides support and resources for families from the time they're expecting through the toddler years​. We are currently providing our services in safe virtual and outdoor environments.
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"I feel more confident as a parent"

9/29/2020

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​Since joining the Early Head Start (EHS) program "I feel empowered by Linda and the information that she provides me with. She has always told me that I am my child’s first teacher, and I truly feel that since working with the program.

"My child is so excited to see Miss Linda through Zoom and in-person and loves to watch activities that she shows examples of and listen to books that she reads. The videos on SeeSaw have been helpful to bring new ideas for my child.

"Linda does not just teach my child, she provides me with the tools and teaches me how to practice skills throughout the week. Since joining EHS program, my child has improved significantly with his vocabulary and his speech is becoming easier to understand.

"I feel more confident as a parent since joining the EHS program."

—Kristine, Early Head Start parent

Our Early Head Start program provides support and resources for families from the time they're expecting through the toddler years​.

By acting as an ally to parents and caregivers, our Early Head Start Home Based Educators help support healthy development and build school readiness.
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Peace of Mind

2/21/2020

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Preschoolers looking at a teacher while she reads
Preschoolers looking at a teacher while she reads
"Head Start supplies a diverse learning environment with new tools and techniques from what we have at home.

I have peace of mind knowing my child is cared for by staff who love her. 
She is growing and sharing her love of learning with our family.

Since we've enrolled in Head Start, we read more at home, and we make it a point to use descriptive and expressive language.

I hope her curiosity and love of learning that bloomed in Head Start are never stifled."

​​Our Preschool Head Start Program aims to foster a love of learning in children while giving them a safe and supportive classroom environment so they can successfully transition into kindergarten.​

Because all of our students are so unique, that journey looks a little different for each of them.
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