Children's Friend And Service, a Head Start Program of Providence, RI
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence RI 02903-4011
Contact Phone
(401) 276-4300
Details
Head Start is a comprehensive child and family development program that promotes school readiness in low-income preschool children. Services include education, health, nutrition, social services, and other child and family supports. Parents are involved in their children’s learning, and the program helps families in meeting their educational, literacy, and employment goals.
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Who is Eligible?
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.
How to Apply
Who is eligible?Families living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and LincolnChildren ages 3 – 5 years of age.Children with disabilities.Homeless children.Families must meet income guidelines.How do I get involved?For more information about Head Start services at Children’s Friend, contact Aimee Mitchell, Administrator, Programs / Head Start Director, at (401) 752-7500 or email headstart@cfsri.org
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