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Early Head Start of the Lehigh Valley
The earliest years matter the most!
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It's never too early to start a bright future for you and your family! Our program provides comprehensive prenatal and post-birth education; parenting preparation; education and support for infants and toddlers; preparation for preschool; and so much more.
Early Head Start promises a high-quality program that will:
* Support your baby's growth and development from birth to age 3
* Value your family's unique background and strengths
* Support your achievement of personal and family goals
* Encourage healthy parent and baby relationships!
At Early Head Start, we
* believe a healthy birth is the first important step in a baby's development
* support parents as the first teachers of their children
* partner with parents to achieve the highest program quality and outcomes for children and families
* believe that all infants and toddlers have the ability to learn and grow!
Early Head Start home-based services include:
* weekly personalized visits in parents' homes
* twice monthly group learning for children and parents together
* healthy lifestyle promotion
* inclusion of children with disabilities
* family support services and resources
* parent involvement in program decision making
To qualify for our FREE program:
* Mother must be pregant or have a child birth to age 2;
* Family income cannot exceed the federal poverty guidelines ($22,050 for a family of 4);
* Family must reside in Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton.
SafeStart is our specialized center-based Early Head Start program for infants and toddlers who have been affected by drugs. Families are referred to Early Head Start-SafeStart based on their involvement in and the recommendation of Lehigh or Northampton County Children and Youth.
Early Head Start - SafeStart services include:
* therapeutic child development services in a center, 6 hours a day, 234 days a year;
* daily transportation to the center;
* nutritious meals;
* inclusion of children with disabilities and implementation of therapies in the classroom;
* comprehensive case management with Child Welfare Caseworker and Early Head Start Therapeutic Family Coach;
* parenting eductaion and support.
To qualify for SafeStart, families must meet the Early Head Start requirements and be referred directly from Lehigh or Northampton County Children and Youth.
Early Head Start's premier, comprehensive programs will prepare both your child and your entire family for success in learning and in life!
For eligibility and enrollment information, call 610-437-6000, x 2354.
Or complete our Enrollment Application 
