What is Early Head Start

Prenatal – 3

Prenatal Services

Certified doula options available in Rock Co.
Support before, during and after childbirth
Our doulas work with pregnant women and establish a relationship that gives the mother freedom to ask questions, and express their fears and concerns. Doulas answer questions or explain any developments that arise during pregnancy.
Doulas are not medical personnel but are knowledgeable in the aspect of labor and delivery. They help women get a better understanding of procedures and complications that may arise in late pregnancy or delivery.

Infants & Children under 3

Home Based:
- Weekly home visitation program for children and families
- Play groups twice a month for parents & children to socialize with transportation available once a month
Center Based:
- Childcare options in collaboration with Community Action
  (Beloit only)
- Alternative schooling options for parenting teens through the Beloit School District

All Children & families will receive:

Health, dental, & educational screenings and/or services
Literacy events for children & families to promote school readiness
Group activities for parents throughout the year, including events/projects for dads and other significant male role models
Parents are supported as being the child’s most important teacher!

Program Options

See Education Page for more details
Home Base

Weekly home visits are conducted with pregnant women and families of infants and toddlers

Parents are supported as the primary educator of their child

Play groups are typically offered twice a month which provide children and parents with opportunities to socialize

Center Based

Consistent providers will nurture and teach while ensuring children’s safety. Early Head Start programming is provided eight hours per day; however parents may take advantage of paying for wrap-around childcare. Parents often pursue applying for childcare subsidies to pay these costs. Children may be in care for up to 12 hours as needed/scheduled by parents in collaboration with quality licensed community childcare providers.

Doula Care – Specialized services are provided by certified Doulas for pregnant and postpartum moms.

Cost – Participating in any Early Head Start program does not require any payments. Wrap-around childcare cost is determined by collaborating childcare partners

Eligibility

Early Head Start (EHS) is a year round program for pregnant women, infants and toddlers (age 0-3)
EHS is primarily for families who meet the Federal Income Guidelines
Once enrolled, children are eligible until they turn three (3) years of age or until they transition into a pre-school setting.

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Cost:

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs and therefore are provided to families at no cost, with the exception of childcare wraparound through our community partners.