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Head Start and Early Head Start Services <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

optimizing the potential of Portage County Ohio children and families<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Head Start Preschool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Head Start<\/strong> program is a no-cost preschool for income-eligible children ages three to five years old and not kindergarten eligible. Portage Learning Centers operates four Head Start centers in Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, and Atwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

208 children are served in Head Start.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Early Head Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Early Head Start (EHS)<\/strong> is a no-cost early education program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Portage Learning Centers serves EHS children and families in a home-based program. In addition, a center-based program is also provided to EHS children in our Kent and Ravenna locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64 children and pregnant women are served in Early Head Start.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What are Head Start and Early Head Start Services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Head Start<\/strong> and Early Head Start<\/strong> are federally funded programs that promote the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from income-eligible families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, including health, nutrition, social services, education, and cognitive development.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Program Is Amazing<\/h3>

I know so many teachers and appreciate everyone of you who have helped me or my family! The program is amazing and the teachers are what make it so amazing. I could never thank you guys enough!<\/p><\/div>

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Heart of Gold!<\/h3>

The best transportation coordinator ever, Shari Farmer has a heart of gold!<\/p><\/div>

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Great Early Start at Atwater<\/h3>

Ms. Boston is amazing! My now 5-year-old Waterloo kindergartener was with Jessica for 2 years before kindergarten at the Atwater location.<\/p><\/div>

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Apply Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call (330) 297-7795<\/a> to schedule an enrollment appointment at our Portage Learning Center\u2019s Main Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Head Start and Early Head Start are income-based programs. Income guidelines are based on family size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 Income Guidelines<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Families receiving SNAP benefits and Homeless and Foster Children are automatically eligible for our services. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twelve months of documented income must be provided, i.e., W2, 1040, 1099, paystubs, OWF, SSI, Social Security, Child Support, Unemployment, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a family claims no income for the previous twelve months, the enrollment office will provide more information on what will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proof of age is required for child applicants (birth certificate\/birth record).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnant women will not need to provide proof of age, nor will they need to prove pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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