Purpose

The Early Head Start Program is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive services to expectant families and families who have children birth to age 3 in Attleboro, Brockton, New Bedford, Norton, and the Greater Taunton area. Our Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Program (EHS CCP) provides free comprehensive services and supports to families with children birth to age 3 in one our partnership childcare centers, who meet income and categorical eligibility guidelines and are working full time. Service areas include Brockton, New Bedford, and Taunton. 

Our Early Head Start Home-Based Program (EHS HB) provides comprehensive services to families who have children birth to age 3, and expectant families, who meet income and categorical eligibility guidelines.  Service areas include Attleboro, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Norton, West Bridgewater and Whitman. Comprehensive services in both our program options include child development, dental health, mental health, nutrition, parent engagement, safety, school readiness, social services and wellness. Early Head Start is funded through federal grants by the Department of Health and Human Services. Early Head Start is an equal opportunity provider and supports children of all abilities and families from all cultures.

Philosophy

Since a parent is the most important person in a child’s life, it is essential that EHS staff and parents work together to individualize goals that promote healthy development and attachments with their children. Staff and parents form partnerships to understand each family’s unique differences, personal values, and cultural expectations.

• Playgroups for parents and children (transportation available)
• Parent Support Groups
• Resource and Referral to local community agencies as needed
• Parent Education workshops and trainings
• Family Activities

• 2x year home visits provided by Parent Child Coordinator (PCC) and Teacher
• Diapers, formula and wipes provided for free while in attendance at centers
• Resource and Referral to local community agencies as needed
• Involvement in Child Screening & Assessment
• Family Activities
• Parent Education workshops and trainings
• Weekly communications provided by assigned PCC
• Resource and Referral to local community agencies as needed
• Interpreter services
• Transportation is available to EHS children, made possible by United Way of Greater Plymouth County

Associates For Human Services, Inc. AUDIT 6-30-2022

EHS 2021 Annual Report

To make a center-based program referral, please contact Meagan Rudenauer at 774-406-3307. To make a home-based program referral, please contact the intake line at 508-880-0202  x-320. If you would like to contact us by email, please use the form below.