Description: This year-round program is funded by the California Department of Education and serves children age 0 to 4 years old whose family is also under the federal poverty line and enrolled on the Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN) full-time. Families will have a dedicated Bilingual Family Services Specialist to assist with enrollment, maintaining eligibility, and meeting family goals. Participating providers will have a dedicated Early Education Specialist to assist with curriculum and regular child assessments. Providers will also receive a monthly per child stipend in addition to the FCCHEN reimbursement while the family is eligible.Enrolled children will be assisted in their journey to school readiness through:-comprehensive services that includes help accessing medical, dental, and mental health services,-assistance to maintain enrollment, access community resources, and meet family goals, -high-quality child care in an environment that is safe, nurturing, age appropriate, stimulating, and promotes the healthy development of each child,-regular assessments for health and educational needs, and-parent involvement as families develop advocacy skills to support their own goals.A family may be eligible if receiving public assistance (TANF/CalWORKs), Social Security Income (SSI), has taken in a foster child, or is homeless. Children with an IFSP/IEP are welcome. Families may also be able to transfer from another Early Head Start within Humboldt County (documentation required). We also welcome previously enrolled children (within 60 days of leaving the agency in good standing).
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