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Location:
Head Start 56 Vernon Street Northampton, MA 01060 |
Mailing Address:
ATTENTION:
Head Start 56 Vernon Street Northampton, MA 01060 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(413) 387-1220 Northampton
Phone #:(413) 548-1290 Amherst
Phone #:(413) 277-1275 Ware
Phone #:(413) 203-8270 Easthampton
Phone #:(413) 548-1280 N. Amherst
Fax Number:(413) 582-4210
Web Page:
www.communityaction.us
E-mail to:
info@communityaction.us
Program Details:
Operating Agency:
Community Action (Public, Non-Profit)
Person In Charge:
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Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Eligibility:
For income eligible families
Fees:
Sliding fee scale based on family income
Intake Process:
Application process; call above number for information
Program Licenses:
Staff Qualifications:
Service Area:
Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions
Handicap Accessibility:
Program/Service Notes:
Head Start is a free pre-school for three and four year old children in income eligible families. A number of comprehensive services are offered. Locations include Amherst, Ware, Northampton, and Easthampton. Extended day available in Northampton, Easthampton and Amherst.
Components of the Program:
-Education: provides social/emotional development. Other pre-school areas are offered in curriculum planning.
-Health: insures that all children receive a physical and updated immunizations. Hearing and vision screening are provided.
-Nutrition: provides for breakfast and lunch. Two snacks are served also. Cooking classes are offered.
-Disability: helps families identify learning styles and parents to understand their child's education plan.
-Mental health: helps families identify resources that will help reduce stress and provide parenting guidance.
-Home Visiting Program: provides early childhood and parent education in the home. Resources are offered.
-Social Services: identifies strengths and goals families. Support is offered to help families access to resources.
-Free Workshops are offered on an ongoing basis. Head Start operates 5 days per week.
This information was last updated on 11/15/2007
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