Early Head Start (ages 0-3) provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, mental health and social services to low income pregnant mothers, children and their families.
Early Head Start helps young children prepare to succeed in school by promoting children’s development through services that support early learning, health and family well-being.
Through the Early Head Start program, we build relationships with families by supporting family well-being, encouraging strong relationships between parents and their children, and providing ongoing learning and development for parents and children.
Our comprehensive infant-toddler program includes:
• Free, full-day preschool programs
• Highly qualified, caring, supportive staff
• Health professionals offering guidance to parents regarding the health needs of their children
• Inclusive educational services for children with disabilities
• Parenting classes and opportunities to discuss common concerns such as child growth and development, school readiness and discipline
• Family advocacy
• Opportunities for parent participation in program planning
• Developmental screenings and assessments
• Developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum
• Free daily nutritional breakfast, lunch and snack for children enrolled in center-based programs under the USDA Child and Adult Food Care Program (required)
Services:
• Home-Based Program (Home Visiting)
• Center-based Program
• Assessments
• Health Screenings
• Workshops and Training
• Transportation
• Child and Family Wellness Support (Mental Health)
• Leadership Opportunities
• Referrals to Healthcare Providers
• Parent Activities
• Father Involvement Activities
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks
Eligibility:
• Pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 that meet federal poverty guidelines.
For information about Norwescap Early Head Start please contact your nearest location:
Hunterdon County
Flemington Center
349 Route 31 South
Building B, Suite 602
Flemington NJ 08822
908-824-2525
fax: 908-824-2553
Morris County
Denville
42-44 Peer Place
Denville, NJ 07834
862-244-9387
fax: 862-244-9389
Sussex County
Newton Center
111 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
973-300-4091
fax: 973-300-1770
Warren County
Hackettstown
226 Main Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-452-5803
fax: 908-452-5833
Phillipsburg Roseberry Street
604 Roseberry Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-213-6873
fax: 908-213-6875