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Early H e ad Start a Program of Family Services Inc. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1908

Early H e ad Start a Program of Family Services Inc. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1908. Family Services Inc. Early Head Start Program 640 E. Diamond Avenue Suite A Gaithersburg, Maryland 301-840-3272 www.fsi-inc.org . EHS Program Overview.

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Early H e ad Start a Program of Family Services Inc. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1908

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  1. Early Head Start a Program of Family Services Inc. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1908 Family Services Inc. Early Head Start Program 640 E. Diamond Avenue Suite A Gaithersburg, Maryland 301-840-3272 www.fsi-inc.org 

  2. EHS Program Overview

  3. What does the Early Head Start Program Provide? • Weekly home visits by trained staff • Prenatal & parental education & support • Referrals for assistance with food, clothing, health care, housing & more • Opportunities for parents to develop leadership skills by participation in Policy Council

  4. Home-Based Services • Families receive one 90-minute visit per week • Home visits conducted by trained FSWs with participation of the parents • The Parents as Teachers Curriculum is used to plan and implement the child development activities

  5. Home-based Services (cont.) • Purpose to help parents improve their parenting skills • Teach them to use the home as the child’s primary learning environment so they may enhance the child’s growth and development

  6. Center-Based Services • The Discovery Station is open year round. • Child care services from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm M – F and 7:30 to 3:30 on Tuesdays • Center staff uses The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers in individualizing lessons for each center child

  7. Center-Based Services (cont.) • Participants in our Center Based Teen Program are encouraged to seek a high school diploma • Additional slots are filled with children of parents either attending other types of educational trainings, such as college courses, or are working

  8. Personal Story…Yipsel Trana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQKrahHnekc

  9. Group Socializations • Monthlygroup socializations are offered throughout the year • Activities focused on children & parents • Emphasize peer group interaction through age appropriate activities • Connect parents to other parents in the program

  10. Group Socializations (cont.) • Outings to places like: • Fitness programs • Libraries • City Parks • And more…

  11. Health & SpecializedServices • Registered Nurse (RN) on staff who assures that all children are compliant with medical and dental requirements • Performs a new born visit within first 2 weeks

  12. Health & Specialized Services (cont.) Nutritionist on staff available for training and consultations Mental health and nutritionist consultant on staff Infant and Toddler Specialists who oversee the implementation of all developmental screenings and are liaisons for children with special needs

  13. Program Eligibility • Income Requirements (100% Below the Federal Guidelines of Poverty) • Live in catchment area

  14. EHS Service Area by Zip Codes Montgomery County, Maryland Zip Codes: • 20839  20833 • 20832 20841 20880 • 20842 20872 20882 • 20837 20850 20873 20886 20838 20851 20874 20895 20871 • 20852 20876 20853 20877 20855 20878 20860 20879 Damascus Gaithersburg Olney Poolesville Rockville

  15. Program Eligibility (cont.) • Pregnant or have a child younger than 26 months • Children receive services until age 3. • Staff helps family transition to Head Start or other appropriate programs

  16. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin

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