Our Early Head Start program supports the growth of children from newborn through age 2, as well as those who are pregnant, with services centered around early learning, children’s growth, health, and family well-being. Early Head Start offers center and home based options. Our staff are active in working with families, because we know that children do best when their families take part in the entire program.
Whether in the home, or in a center, your child learns the skills they need to succeed later in life. These skills are similar to those learned by Head Start children, and include things like improving social and language skills. If you are pregnant, you learn how to support healthy pregnancies, what to expect after you give birth and how best to support your infant.
Early Head Start also provides your child:
Note that Early Head Start does not offer busing to children going to centers.
If you are pregnant, Early Head Start provides you:
Fathers also receive information about pregnancy, healthy families, and program options for newborns.
Your family can attend fun family events. You can learn to lead by joining our Policy Council.
You can obtain our Early Head Start services if:
We do keep a wait list, but we work to get you into the program all year long. If you are not sure if you qualify, please contact us at (541) 673-6306. We are happy to work with you to see if we can get you or your child enrolled.
1. We take applications all year.
2. Once we receive an application, we call you.
3. We set up a time to meet.
We have centers for Early Head Start children in Roseburg and Sutherlin. We offer home based service throughout Douglas County.
You can receive Early Head Start services from Southern Oregon Head Start. To learn more, click here