Early Head Start (EHS)
The Early Head Start (EHS) program is for low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. EHS programs enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency.
Key EHS Elements
Objectives and Need for Assistance
Information to support identifying community needs and program planning.
Results or
Benefits
Expected
Find information on expected outcomes for families, infants and toddlers in this section.
Organizational Profiles
Find effective strategies for involving parents, families, and organizations.
Budget & Budget Justification
Allocation of resources is key to successful EHS program implementation.
Early Head Start 101 Toolkit
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Resources
The EHS Start-Up
Planner Project
On behalf of the Office of Head Start (OHS), ZERO TO THREE is recruiting individuals to become trained start-up planners for new or expanding EHS programs. Click here for further information.
References
- Early Head Start (EHS) Tip Sheets
- EHS Questions and Answers
- A Head Start Dictionary
- Breastfeeding: Guide to Online Resources
- Grant Definitions and Explanations
Key Implementation Tools
- Checklist for New Head Start and Early Head Start Directors
- Organizational Readiness Chart
- Quality Early Head Start Services
Latest News
Websites of Interest
- Early Head Start National Resouce Center (EHS NRC)
- EHS Program Listserv (This is a private mailing list for EHS program staff)
- Watch the plenary video archive on-demand:
- Tuesday, June 23rd - Opening Plenary
- Wednesday, June 24th - Parent Panel
- Thursday, June 25th - Closing Plenary
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