Early Head Start
is a comprehensive long-term early
intervention program. The
focus of Early
Head Start is on enhancing child development by supporting the family
as
primary educators of their children during the critical first three
years of the
child’s life.
- The most formative years in a
child's life are from birth to three years of age
- Parents are the first and most
important teachers in a child's life
- Families have a right to be
treated with respect and dignity, and without judgement
- Children do best in situations
where there is love, trust and safety
What
do we do?
EHS targets three
key
areas:
- Child Development
- Family Development
- Community Connection
Who do
we help?
- Families with low incomes
- Families with children under 3
1/2 years
- Families living near one of our
four locations in
We
provide
- Visits to the home
- A family playgroup
- A parent group
- Transportation to and from the
weekly groups
- Help in accessing community
services
- Information on parenting and
child development
- Help for families to advocate
for themselves
- Long-term support for families
to reach their goals
- Family Literacy programming
which is integrated into groups
Parents and
children learn songs and rhymes to
develop each child’s oral language. Parents discuss how they use
literacy at
home and in the community.
About
the Playgroup
You and
your child would come to playgroup once a week. The focus is on
learning
through play, where children develop skills and strengths in all areas
of their
development. It is a time for adults and children to have fun together.
About
the Parent Group
This is
a chance for parents to spend some time with other adults and to have a
break
from their routine. Parents meet together, share information and talk
about
issues that are important to them. While you are in the parent group,
your
child plays and is cared for in the playgroup.
About
the Home Visits
Home
visits are a time to meet one-on-one with a consultant to discuss the
issues
that are important to you and to help achieve your family's goals.
We
want you to know
- The program is free
- Participation is voluntary
- The program has a positive focus
and builds on families' strengths
- Early Head Start is an
opportunity for you to share ideas and add to your current knowledge
and skills in a supportive environment
- Cultural differences are
respected and honoured
Funding
provided by
- PIECE, Edmonton
& Area Child and Family Services, Region
6
- Grants
- Donations
Centre Locations
|
13160 -127 Street |
|
Northeast
Clareview Head Start |
6415 - 106 Street |
|
3303 - 37 Street |
How can I contact Early Head Start?
Service may be requested directly by parents or through referrals by doctors, public health nurses, schools and social services.
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Early
Fax: 780.424.1372
E-mail: ehs@e4calberta.org