Early Head Start

Caroline County Early Head Start services help children and their parents develop the skills they need to be successful in school and life.  Early Head Start is a two-generation program designed to provide high-quality child care and family development services to low-income pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers.  With center and home-based programs, Early Head Start offers a variety of educational and social activities for parents with children birth to three.  Services include:

Child Development                                

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  • Developmental Screenings and Assessments
  • Quality Early Learning Experiences
  • Psycho-Social Development Opportunities
  • Cooperative Play
  • Wrap-Around Licensed Child Care

Family Development Services
  • Transportation
  • Healthy breakfasts, Lunches and Snacks
  • Parent/Child Activities
  • Family Literacy Activities
  • Recreational and Social Activities
  • Parent Governance
  • Basic Life Skills
  • Service Linking
  • Parenting Education
  • Parents As Teachers

Adult Education and Employment Readiness

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  • G.E.D. Preparation
  • Adult Basic Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Job Readiness
  • Computer Skills
  • Math and Writing Refreshment for College Entry


Health Education and Service Linking
  • Prenatal Care and Education
  • Well Baby Care
  • Dental
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition Education
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
    Education
  • Breast Feeding Support


* Both Early Head Start sites have undergone a rigorous accreditation process.  The Denton and Federalsburg locations are both accredited by the State of Maryland.