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![]() Family SupportsWe help kids grow, and we help parents find the resources they need to be great parents. Home-based services:Early Head StartFutures provides home-based services and child care to low-income, pregnant women in Sumner County and their children 0 to 4. The name says it all. Early education, family support, home visits, child care-center visits and complete health and mental health services spell jump start for these women and their children. Head Start®Head Start is a national school readiness program. It provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. Parents as TeachersPregnant women or families living in the Wellington school district with children 0 to 5 are eligible for home-based services or education in a home-based setting. tiny-k early interventionThis home-based service serves families with infants and toddlers from birth to 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities. An assessment team works with you to develop a plan for your child and family goals. Center-based supports:Developmental screeningsChild Check offers families a quick snapshot of a child’s ability to learn, speak, move, see and hear. Referrals are made when a child needs further evaluation or special services. PreschoolOur inclusive preschool programs in Wellington, Caldwell, Conway Springs and South Haven serve kids 3 to 5. Specific preschool services―Head Start, special education, at-risk and mental health―are designed to serve the unique needs of the kids in our communities.
Preschool Calendars:Support for child care providersEarly Head Start works with child care professionals to provide care for children 0-4 years old whose parents are working or going to school. This support includes child development education, a variety of resources, and mentoring for the professional while she is working toward her CDA (Child Development Associate) or higher education.
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