Families & Community RisingHead Start & Early Head Start
Head Start preschool programs cater to children aged 3 to 5, offering support to both the children and their families.
Families who meet federal poverty guidelines, with children in Head Start and Early Head Start
From fcrinc.org/our-programs/head-start-early-head-start ↗About this program
Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has been a beacon of hope, touching the lives of countless children and families nationwide. With around 2,000 Head Start and Early Head Start grantee agencies dedicated to child and family development services, Families & Communities Rising (FCR) proudly operates three of these transformative programs in Durham and Orange Counties.
Initially designed for children aged three and four, the program expanded in the 1990s to include the Early Head Start for infants and toddlers.
Head Start preschool programs cater to children aged 3 to 5, offering support to both the children and their families. Early Head Start programs assist families with children ranging from birth to 3 years old, and some also extend their services to expectant families.
Families who qualify for center-based services receive high quality child care/education at low or no cost. Families who qualify for the home-based option are offered parent-child playgroups and weekly home visits focused on parent education and child development.
To qualify for enrollment in the Head Start and Early Head Start program, families must meet the poverty guidelines that are established by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Questions
Does FCR HS & EHS accept childcare vouchers?
Yes, FCR HS & EHS does accept childcare vouchers. Families with a voucher must still complete the application process, and enrollment is subject to availability.
Does FCR HS & EHS provide transportation?
No, FCR HS & EHS does not offer transportation services. Parents and caregivers are responsible for providing or arranging transportation to ensure their child's attendance.
Can I choose the site where my child will attend FCR HS & EHS?
FCR HS & EHS staff will assign your child to a site based on your location and enrollment availability. Some special circumstances may be considered, such as assigning your child to a site near a parent's full-time employment or caregiver, but this is not guaranteed.
Does FCR HS & EHS have a waiting list?
Yes, FCR HS & EHS operates a waiting list. While many households qualify for HS & EHS services, the number of children served is limited by federal grant funding. Certain circumstances, such as living in a homeless shelter, may qualify a child and family to receive services sooner.
Details
- Who
- Families who meet federal poverty guidelines, with children in Head Start and Early Head Start
- Where
- Durham and Orange Counties, North Carolina (centers, homes, and family childcare settings)
- Ages
- Birth to 5 years
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