Early Head Start
The Head Start program is a federally funded program that can help build a foundation for your children’s success. Head Start’s overall goal is to promote school readiness for children and parent involvement for low-income families. Head Start education programs are income-based, so there are no costs for eligible families.
Parents are an essential part of the Early Head Start program and the activities that it entails. Therefore, parent participation is expected to be able to enroll in programming. In addition to aiding in early child development, Head Start learning programs are also built to promote positive parent-child relationships.
Home-Based Program
The home-based Early Head Start program is a federal program for low-income pregnant mothers and children ages 0-3. This early learning program is available for eligible residents in Carroll, Dallas, Greene, and Guthrie Counties.
The home-based program includes:
- Active learning experiences
- Nutritious food experiences
- Health and dental services
- Parent involvement
- Services for special needs children
- Weekly home visits
- 2 parent and child socializations per month
Find an Early Head Start near you! Call a New Opportunities office near you to enroll or get more information! Or, you can reach out via email to headstart@newopp.org.
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Carroll & Greene Counties: 712-830-6988
Southern Dallas & Guthrie Counties: 712-830-8583
Northern Dallas County: 515-465-8106 or 515-313-3900
Center-Based Program
The center-based Early Head Start program is a federal program for low-income pregnant mothers and children ages 0-3. This early learning program is available for eligible residents in Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, and Sac Counties.
Childcare centers are located in Caroll, IA, and Perry, IA, and offer:
- Active learning experiences
- Nutritious snacks & meals
- Health and dental services
- Parent involvement
- Services for special needs children
- Full-day classes
Children are born eager to learn. They want to know everything and are constantly exploring to find the answers to their many questions. Do you want to enhance your child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development? If so, please call Early Head Start today or email us at headstart@newopp.org!
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Carroll Location: 712-830-4596
Perry Location: 1-800-642-6330
