FSU Early Head Start offers:

• Weekly 90-minute home visits to show you activities you can do with your child, keep track of your child’s development, and help them get ready for preschool.
• Assistance with medical needs, like getting your child a doctor and understanding when it’s time to get well-baby visits and shots.
• Help with setting goals and linking families with other community agencies to meet their needs.
• Information on topics you may be interested in, including pregnancy health, safety, parenting, and understanding you child’s behavior.
• Play Groups (called Group Socials) that are held at least twice a month with lots of activities, snacks, and fun!

In order to be eligible for the Early Head Start Program, a family must:

• Live in Gadsden County, Florida
• Have a child under 3 years old or be expecting a child
• Provide documentation to verify their income (Examples of income verification documents: pay stub, income tax return, printout from child support, financial aid, SSI, Social Security, or TANF. Food stamps and Medicaid do not count as income.)

Early Head Start primarily serves families with income beneath the federal poverty guidelines, but occasional exceptions are made for families with other risks. If a family is homeless or caring for a foster child, the child is automatically eligible. Early Head Start serves children with all special health, nutrition, and developmental needs. Home Visits can be conducted in English or Spanish to meet the needs of the family.