Black River Area Development Corporation, a Head Start Program of Pocahontas, AR

1403 Hospital Drive
Pocahontas AR AR

(870) 892-4547

BRAD received funding for Early Head Start is 1999. Families are selected to receive Early Head Start services using the federal poverty guidelines and the agency's criteria for enrollment.BRAD Early Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that serves children from birth to 3, pregnant women, and their families. It is a child-focused program and has the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

• Piggott Head Start/Early Head Start Center
  1020 S Taylor Ave, Piggott AR
  (870) 598-5850
• Pocahontas EHS Center
  1006 Oak St, Pocahontas AR
  (870) 892-1417
• Virginia Atkison EHS Center
  420 W 3rd St, Corning AR
  (870) 857-5241
• Walnut Ridge Early Head Start
  702 State St, Walnut Ridge AR
  (870) 886-6088