Even more impressive, their parents scored significantly higher on many aspects of home environment and parenting behavior. For example, the 2004 Head Start Family and Experiences Survey (FACES) found that Head Start helped children overcome severe early socioeconomic handicaps. Para mayor informacin y/o aplicar a los programas, favor contactar a Carol Kelly, Telf. (914) 358-4703 Some Early Head Start programs also provide prenatal services for pregnant people. Head Start Is an Inspiring National Success Story! Family Services of Westchester is proud that its programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Head Start has a proven track record of success! Compared with more affluent U.S. children of the same age, the Head Start children surveyed were essentially at national norms in early reading and writing and close to catching up with national norms in early math and vocabulary knowledge. hope.lilian@fsw.org, Carmen Guzman, Health Manager Use the Head Start Center Locator to find a Head Start program near your home. : (914) 997-0147, ext. Families who receive public assistance (TANF, SSI, or SNAP), and those with children in foster care or children who are homeless, also qualify regardless of income. Head Start is more than a preschool program. danielle.jernigan@fsw.org, Hope Shapiro Lilian, MS, LMSW, Family and Community Engagement Manager In addition to providing a comprehensive top-quality preschool education, Head Start also provides health and nutrition education to its students and their families. Enrollment is open to families with proof of residence and those meet federal income eligibility requirements. Family Services of Westchester Many studies over the years have demonstrated that involvement in Head Start significantly improves childrens health and their success in school. 11, email. 14 White Plains, NY 10603 If there is not a space for your child, you can ask to be added to the waiting list. (914) 358-5561 The Head Start Center Locator is limited to U.S. States and Territories. If you are pregnant, you can also follow these steps to enroll in Head Start services for yourself. 18 Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems, Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards, View the Latest COVID-19 Updates from the Office of Head Start. Get answers to your questions about the steps to enroll your child in a Head Start program. A Message from FSWs President & CEO, Polly Kerrigan, Licenses, Accreditations, Affiliations & Memberships, Meetings and Events for Current Foster Parents, Information and Forms for New Therapeutic Foster Parents, Prime Time Therapeutic Preschool for Special Education, My Second Home Contact Information and Directions, Watch My Second Home in My Little Friends Video, My Second Home Sample Weekly Activity Calendar, Community Residence for Children and Adolescents, Sleepy Hollow Middle School After School Program, Westchester County Junior & Senior Youth Councils, Legal/Family Stabilization Supportive Services, Vet2Vet Peer Networking for Service Members & Veterans in Westchester, 2019 Community Wide Strategic Planning and Needs Assessment, Have proof of residence (such as a utility bill or phone bill), Have a birth certificate for the child who is applying, Meet federal income eligibility requirements, Los aspirantes a ambos programas deben mostrar certificado de nacimiento y prueba de residencia(por ejemplo, factura de agua, luz o telfono), Los aspirantes a Head Start tambin deben cumplir los requisitos federales de ingreso. All programs welcome children with disabilities. A national evaluation of Early Head Start found that three-year-olds who participated in the program performed significantly better on a range of measures of cognitive, language and social-emotional development than a randomly assigned control group. Because of Head Start, the proportion of ELLS with limited or no understanding of spoken English dropped from 35 percent to 13 percent. Head Start emphasizes cognitive and language development, social and emotional development, physical and mental health and parent involvement. Theyll help you find out if your child qualifies, give you the forms you need, and tell you what documents youll need to submit. (914) 997-0147, Ext.

Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide low-income families with free learning and development services for their children ages birth to 5. The same study found that English Language Learners (ELLS) benefited from Head Start as well. 2018- 2019 Head Start Annual Report carol.robinson@fsw.org, Danielle Jernigan, MS ED, Education Manager (914) 761-2731, Ext. (914) 358-5776, Carol Robinson, MS ED, Director of Early Childhood Programs

Family Services of Westchester operates five Head Start locations in White Plains, NY and is expanding to more locations across Westchester effective September 1, 2021 (click for details). Click here for details >, Head Start is a federal government program that was created in 1965 to give preschool children from low-income families a head start on their readiness for elementary school. Call the phone number listed to find out the next steps in the process. If you need more help to find a Head Start program near your home, call (toll-free) 1-866-763-6481 MondayFriday, 8 a.m.6 p.m. Carmen.Guzman@fsw.org, Maria Pilco, Early Head Start Coordinator In addition, parents have access to support programs that help the family move toward economic self-sufficiency. Talk to your local Head Start program. ET or use the Contact Us link at the top of the page. (914) 358-5692 New Locations Announcement: FSW is happy to announce that we are expanding our Head Start and Early Head Start programs to locations in Mount Vernon, Port Chester, New Rochelle, and more. Your family qualifies for the Head Start program if your household income is at or below the poverty level. Please select a zip code, city, or state to search for Head Start Centers. Check the Poverty Guidelines to see if your family qualifies. 2019 Community Wide Strategic Planning and Needs Assessment, Early Childhood Administrative Offices Participating Head Start families establish a medical home where children receive ongoing routine health and dental care. To apply for Head Start a parent or caregiver must: Family Services of Westchesters current locations are being expanded beyond White Plains to more locations in Westchester effective September 1, 2021 (click for details). Prefill your email content below, and then select your email client to send the message. mpilco@fsw.org, Aun tenemos espacios vacantes en Head Start. It supports parents and families in their vital roles as the primary influencers on their young childrens education and development by helping them sharpen their parenting skills and navigate the school system. (Espanol >). 2019-2020 Head Start Annual Report 2020 These locations were previously administered by WestCOP and are being transitioned by the Office of Head Start (OHS) to FSW effective September 1, 2021. Having a child enrolled in Early Head Start also facilitated parents progress toward economic self-sufficiency. 106 North Broadway