Early Head Start is a federally funded program, locally designed and implemented, providing quality prenatal and early childhood development services to low income children and their families. The program is comprehensive and involves the family in the total development
of the child.

Parents are a child's first teacher and have the longest lasting influence on their lives; therefore, parent involvement is a vital part of the program. Families with children ages zero to three and pregnant women are encouraged to apply anytime throughout the year. Families whose children have special needs are also encouraged to apply.

TWO EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.

EARLY HEAD START OFFERS:

• Early Childhood Education with a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
• Prenatal Services
• Health and Nutrition
• Special Needs Services
• Parent Involvement
• Family Development
• Community Partnerships
• Transportation (center-based only)

HEAD START CENTERS are located inPortage and Waupaca counties. For a description of the services offered at a specific center, click on the photo for that center.
Family Development Child Care Center 1640 West River Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481	Waupaca Child Development Center 101 Tower Road, Suite 2 Waupaca, WI 54981