Head Start 
Early Head Start Services
Pregnancy through age three is an amazing  and important time of brain development and healthy growth for your child. EHS assists families in providing the best possible start for children.

Infants and toddlers, including those with disabilities, and pregnant moms are eligible for enrollment. Head Start accepts
applications year-round and fills vacancies from its waiting list. While children from low-income families have enrollment priority, children from higher income families may be enrolled as well.

Comprehensive Services:
Home Visits: Our Home Visitors make weekly home visits. Home Visits include things such as fun, educational experiences to do with your child, nutrition and health information, prenatal nutrition and development, and parenting
resources and information.
 
Socializations: Our Busy Buddy Groups are offered twice each month with fun activities, an age appropriate environment, nutritious snacks and parenting education.
 
Support for Children with Disabilities: Early identification and intervention to support children with disabilities and their inclusion in all program experiences.
 
Health: Promotion of medical and dental examinations, immunizations, comprehensive health screenings, and necessary follow-up services for each child. Promotion of mental health and wellness.
 
Nutrition: Healthy snacks and nutrition education for children and parents.
 
Parent Decision-Making: Opportunities for parents to participate in Policy Council to learn parent advocacy and make decisions that drive our program.
 
Curriculum: Our program uses a researched based curriculum called Partners for a Healthy Baby. It fosters  strong relationships between parents and their children which creates an  environment of life long learning and bonding.
 
Education: Individual learning experiences that promote developmentally appropriate learning in the areas of physical, social-emotional, language and critical thinking skills.
 
Family Engagement: Specialized family partnerships, goal setting, referrals, parenting education and ongoing support. 
Service Areas:
Kittson County
Donaldson, Hallock, Halma, Humboldt, Karlstad, Kennedy, Lake Bronson, Lancaster and Saint Vincent.
Lake of the Woods County
Baudette, Roosevelt and Williams
Marshall County
Alvarado, Argyle, Holt, Middle River, Newfolden, Oslo, Stephen, Strandquist, Viking and Warren
Roseau County
​Badger, Greenbush, Roseau, Strathcona and Warroad
Early Head Start Forms & Information: