Early Head Start

Similar to Head Start, Early Head Start programs provide four essential components - child development, family development, community partnerships, and staff development. Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families, pregnant women and families with children under age 3. Programs also must reserve space for limited numbers of children with special needs. There are currently a total of 39 Early Head Start programs in New York State serving 4,900 children birth to three and their families.

There is $1.1 billion in new Early Head Start funding in the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT of 2009 (the federal stimulus package). New York State is projected to receive $67.4 million in Early Head Start funding. The EHS funding is dedicated to expansion of services. The new money will more than double the services in New York State serving approximately 8,000 additional babies and toddlers and their families in EHS programs.

Early Head Start Program Expansion & Funding Resources:

Early Head Start in New York State, PDF map
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Early Head Start Sites in New York City, PDF map
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Early Head Start Program Expansion: NEW IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY
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Early Head Start Expansion in New York, May 14, 2009 Powerpoint
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Early Head Start Expansion Funding: Webinar follow up information
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