Head Start Services
Eligibility
Ages Served
Areas Served
Income Guidelines
Program Cost
Free to eligible households
Contact Us
For more information regarding the USDA/CACFP program and to enroll your child in one of the Head Start programs.
Head Start Business Office
Berlin
Conway
Colebrook/Pittsburg
Groveton
Littleton
Tamworth
Plymouth
Whitefield
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Serving Ages 3-5 Years Old
Head Start is a free, federally funded, comprehensive, family-focused child development program serving children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. The program provides a center-based classroom learning setting 4 to 6 hours per day, five days a week or offers services where the program comes to you and your child.
To ensure holistic support, a Family Worker meets with families at least five times a year to assist them in accessing other community-based resources and social services that may offer additional services to support the family. Head Start focuses on promoting the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and encourages the self-sufficiency and self-determination of families.
Program Details
The most important member of Head Start is you! Parents and families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the program, including:
- Parent group meetings
- Classroom & kitchen volunteers
- Volunteering from home activities
- Becoming a member of the governing body and participating in the Policy Council
- Serving on the Tri-County CAP Board of Directors
Education & Early Childhood Development
Head Start believes parents are the primary teachers of their child(ren). Staff work directly with families to develop an individual education program based on the child’s current developmental milestones. Children participate in activities in either a center-based classroom or through a home visiting program. Educational opportunities and social development events are available for all members of the family.
Child Health & Development
Head Start believes in the early identification of health issues. Children in our care receive annual physical and dental screenings from a physician and dentist their family selects. Additionally, we conduct screenings to assess milestones in speech and language, behavior, development, hearing, vision, height, and weight.
Free Meals
All children enrolled in the Head Start program are eligible to receive free meals.
- Head Start sites in the following locations receive a free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack each class day: Berlin and Littleton.
- Head Start sites in the following locations receive a free breakfast and lunch each class day: Colebrook, Conway, Groveton, Plymouth, Tamworth, Whitefield, and Woodsville.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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