Welcome
to Pro Action's Head Start/Early Head Start/Universal Pre-K Programs
For questions concerning Head Start/Early
Head Start/Universal Pre-K that are not addressed below, please contact the
Head Start Administrative Offices at 607-776-2125 or 1-800-553-2033 or
e-mail
headstart@proactioninc.com
Q: What is Head Start?
A: Head Start is a federally funded child
development program for preschool aged children, including children with
disabilities. The goal of the Head Start Program is to help prepare
children for a successful transition to Kindergarten.
Q: Where are Head Start
Centers located?
A: There are Head Start Centers throughout
Steuben and Yates Counties. To locate the center nearest you, call
1-800-553-2033, ext. 201.
Q: What is Early Head Start?
A: Early Head Start is a parental involvement
program that offers services to pregnant women, children from birth to three
years old and their families. It is a home based program serving
Steuben and Yates Counties. Services are free to eligible families and
include socialization opportunities, developmental assessments, assistance
accessing health and wellness services, parent groups and referrals for
vocational, literacy and other programs.
Q: What is Preschool Special
Education?
A: Preschool Special Education provided for
eligible children who have a disability that affects their learning.
Funding is provided through the New York State Education Department.
