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early head start, head start, childcare housing-social-services community-resources low-income-residents, parents-children, persons-with-disabilities apply-for Qualifying Miami-Dade families can apply for free Head Start / Early Head Start child services. <p><strong>All Head Start / Early Head Start centers are open and providing in-person and virtual services to meet the needs of individual families.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Head Start and Early Head Start services are provided at no cost to families who qualify</li> <li>Early Head Start serves children from birth until they are 3 years old, as well as expectant mothers</li> <li>Head Start serves children who are 3 to 4 years old by September 1, or no older than 5 years old after September 1</li> <li>Head Start services are for families living in Miami-Dade County only</li> </ul> <p>Why choose Head Start and Early Head Start?</p> <ul> <li>Full-day, high quality educational programs</li> <li>Support services for children with special needs</li> <li>Children do not need to be potty trained to be enrolled</li> <li>Health and nutrition services</li> <li>Child sensory and developmental screenings</li> <li>Services to support social and emotional well-being</li> <li>Free breakfast, lunch and snack</li> <li>Parent engagement opportunities</li> <li>Evidenced based parenting curriculum</li> <li>Employment assistance and training for families</li> <li>Transportation assistance is provided to children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) receiving a prescribed treatment or therapy arranged by the program. Full details regarding transportation options will be provided</li> </ul> <div class="row"> <h3>Watch Videos</h3> <div class="col s12 l4"> <h4>English</h4> <iframe title="Head Start App Video, English" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8aMST-O01U" width="100%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div> <div class="col s12 l4"> <h4>Spanish</h4> <iframe title="Head Start App Video, Spanish" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bo9Pq3PsneU" width="100%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div> <div class="col s12 m12 l4"> <h4>Creole</h4> <iframe title="Head Start App Video, Creole" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8jyjhp9iB74" width="100%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div> </div> noFee /resources/images/services/head-start.jpg Head Start

Custom Centers with Current Openings <p>Find a <a href="/resources/socialservices/documents/flyers/hs-center-listings.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Head Start Center</a> with enrollment opportunities near you. </p> <p>Children must be three 3 years old to be eligible for Head Start.</p> <p>For more information, call 786-469-4622.</p>

Custom How to Apply <p>This free high quality comprehensive early childhood and family engagement program is available for <a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Income-eligible</a> families in Miami-Dade County. We accept applications at any time of the year.</p> <ul> <li>Gather required documentation <ul> <li>Proof of age (birth certificate)</li> <li>Proof of income (paystub, W2, public assistance, homeless or foster care)</li> <li>Proof of Miami-Dade County residency (driver's license, utility bill or lease agreement)</li> <li>Photo identification of parent or legal guardian</li> <li>If child has a diagnosed disability, provide the Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) for Early Head Start or the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for Head Start<br /><br /></li> </ul> </li> <li>Complete the online application to its fullest</li> <li>Select a program <ul> <li>Head Start (3-5 years old)</li> <li>Early Head Start (0-36 months) </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>If you have already submitted an application online or are a returning parent, even if in the previous school year, please do not submit another application.</p> <p><strong>Complete an online application <a href="https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E2981F0F9188047D1563ED95694FA15E/B43C4777DCFCA9F1AFA98E9854408CCC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a> or <a href="https://www.childplus.net/apply/es/E2981F0F9188047D1563ED95694FA15E/B43C4777DCFCA9F1AFA98E9854408CCC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish</a> (New Families)</strong></p> <p>If you do not have access to a computer, download the Head Start / Early Head Start Application. </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/socialservices/documents/forms/head-start-application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Head Start / Early Head Start application</a> (<strong>English</strong>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/socialservices/documents/forms/head-start-application-creole.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Demann Admisyon Pwogram Head Start / Early Head Start</a> (<strong>Creole</strong>)</li> <li>Bring the required documents to a <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/socialservices/documents/head-start-centers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nearby location</a>. Hours vary by location.</li> <li>Must meet <a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poverty guidelines</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>I have already applied. When will I know if my child was accepted?<br /></strong>You will be notified in writing whether or not your child was accepted the summer before the program year.</p> <p><strong>Can I apply to more than one Early Head Start/Head Start Center?<br /></strong>No, you can only submit one application. </p> <p><strong>I live in Broward or Monroe County. Can I enroll my child?</strong><br />No, Head Start services are for families living in Miami-Dade County only. </p>

Custom Children with Special Needs <p>Early intervention helps children meet development milestones through a wide range of services. The Head Start / Early Head Start program provides an avenue for children with a suspected developmental delay and their families to receive targeted support and resources needed for children to catch up and increase their chances for success in school and life. In addition, the program accepts children with asthma, anemia, diabetes, physical or mental disability identified by a medical professional.</p> <p>Services include:</p> <ul> <li>Screenings to assist with early detection of a possible developmental delay or health concern</li> <li>Referral to Local Education Agency and Local Early Steps for assessments and evaluation</li> <li>In-class support from qualified teaching staff while early intervention services are being established</li> <li>Development and implementation of an individualized plan to help children meet developmental milestones</li> <li>Transition from Early Head Start to Head Start and later into their local school district</li> </ul>

Custom About Head Start and Early Head Start <p>The Head Start / Early Head Start program is the largest comprehensive early childhood education and development program of its kind in the southeastern United States, and was recognized as a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association.</p> <p>The program focuses on the social, physical and emotional development of children from birth to 5 years of age, ensuring that children are school-ready. Each year, the program offers education, child development and family support services to nearly 7,000 children, expectant mothers and their families.</p> <p>The program provides all children with a language-rich and supportive environment to develop strong early literacy, math, science and social skills that are necessary to succeed in school and life, while engaging parents in their children's educational experiences. The program utilizes an evidence-based curriculum that supports the implementation of national and local standards of development and school readiness through a hands-on approach. The program also offers enhancements in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) activities in the classroom and professional development opportunities for staff, teachers and teacher assistants.</p> <p>Families are encouraged to be active participants in their child's educational experience, while getting involved in Head Start's planning and decision-making process. Parents can gain experience in leadership and community advocacy by serving on committees or representing their center on the County's Head Start Policy Council.</p> <p>The Head Start / Early Head Start program includes the oversight of 17 delegate agencies in the provision of high-quality early childhood education in more than 350 classrooms, in over 90 locations across Miami-Dade County.</p> <p>Bring the required documentation to a <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/socialservices/documents/head-start-centers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nearby location</a>. Hours vary by location. <br /><br />Access and read more about the current Head Start / Early Head Start program report:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/resources/socialservices/documents/reports/head-start-fy-2023-2024-annual-report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 - 2024 Annual Report</a></li> </ul>

Custom Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program <p>Thank you for your interest in becoming an Early Head Start Partner with Miami Dade County. As part of the selection process, partners will need to adhere to the following requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Active DCF License</li> <li>Provide a minimum of 35 sqft. of indoor space per child and 75 sqft. of outdoor space per child</li> <li>Receive USDA funds for meals (breakfast lunch and snack) through participation in the Child Care Food Program</li> <li>Have a minimum of two qualified teachers for every eight children and a maximum ratio of 1:4 children.</li> <li>Each teacher must have a minimum of a National Child Development Associate in infants and toddlers or its equivalency.</li> <li>Have groups of no more than eight children per classroom</li> <li>Serve children ages 0-3 years old</li> <li>Be able to provide 10 Hours per day 217 days per week of services to low income children</li> <li>Maintain compliance with health and safety standard</li> </ul>

service-requestApply to be a Head Start / Early Head Start Professionalhttps://feedback.miamidade.gov/jfe/form/SV_42eRjpsBVyyLuHc true service-requestHead Start / Early Head Start Application (English)https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E2981F0F9188047D1563ED95694FA15E/B43C4777DCFCA9F1AFA98E9854408CCC true service-requestHead Start / Early Head Start Application (Spanish)https://www.childplus.net/apply/es/E2981F0F9188047D1563ED95694FA15E/B43C4777DCFCA9F1AFA98E9854408CCC true online-service2023 - 2024 Annual Reporthttps://www.miamidade.gov/resources/socialservices/documents/reports/head-start-fy-2023-2024-annual-report.pdf true Head Start Program 786-469-4622 [email protected] [email protected]

head-start ser1504282688394513 local county miami-dade department department Community ServicesCSD /global/publicrecords/search.page Community Services Department <p>The Community Services Department (CSD) provides comprehensive social services that address children, family and community needs throughout Miami-Dade County. CSD performs functions and delivers services that address objectives of both the Health and Society and the Public Safety strategic areas. CSD provides a continuum of comprehensive services and programs that support residents of all ages from children to the elderly.</p> <p>The Community Services Department’s service delivery model emphasizes a coordinated community response approach involving the active engagement of public and private providers to ensure quality and accessibility of well-integrated services.</p> <p>The Department has family and community resource centers, one kiosk at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, and outreach programs to reach under-supported areas in Miami-Dade County.</p> <p>Comprehensive services include, but are not limited to, Head Start and school readiness, elderly services, veterans’ services, family and child empowerment programs, migrant farmworker programs, domestic violence and violence prevention, emergency food, shelter, utility assistance, home repair and weatherizing and substance abuse rehabilitative services. The Department also supports the County’s portion of the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program, which champions for the rights and interests of children involved in dependency court proceedings.</p> /resources/images/banners/community-action.jpg Director Cathy Burgos, LCSW Cathy%20Burgos%2C%20LCSW /global/government/biographies/community-services.page Stephen P. Clark Center - 111 NW 1st Street [loc1454454181420459] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1454454181420459 786-469-4600 /global/community-services/home.page

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