Early Head Start
What is Early Head Start?
Early Head Start supports pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families during the most important years of a child's development. Through education, health services, family support, and community resources, we help children build a strong foundation while empowering parents every step of the way.
In Early Head Start, families are leaders. Parents play a key role in shaping the program to ensure the best care and learning for your child. Once your child is enrolled, we'll talk about ways you can get involved and help guide the program.
Comprehensive Services
- Home Visits and Family Support: Family Workers and Teachers conduct home visits to support parents in creating healthy environments and engaging in positive caregiving practices.
- Access to Prenatal Care Resources: Helping pregnant women navigate healthcare options and ensuring they receive comprehensive prenatal care.
- Infant Care Education: Preparing pregnant women for the newborn stage, including topics on safe sleep practices, diapering, feeding, and infant development
- Partner Support and Engagement: Offering parenting education, providing support to fathers or other family members to increase their involvement.
- Stress Management and Coping Strategies: Providing parenting workshops and trainings focused on mental health and social emotional well-being.
- Access to Financial Support Resources: Assisting with applications for government programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Medicaid, and other assistance programs to reduce financial burdens.
Located at our Benoit-Brown Children's Center at:
2390 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI