PREGNANT WOMEN SERVICES • We provide services to enrolled pregnant women, to include the father, partner, or other relevant family members on prenatal and postpartum information, education and services that addresses fetal development, the importance of nutrition, the risk of alcohol, drugs, smoking and labor and delivery. • We educate enrolled pregnant women on postpartum recovery, parental depression, infant care, safe sleep practices and the benefits of breastfeeding. This information is provided during the Initial Home Visit conducted by the Infant/Toddler Teacher and other service areas staff. • We engage enrolled pregnant women and/or other relevant family members to participate in planning for the transition of the newborn into the Early Head Start Program. • We conduct a newborn visit within two weeks after • We implement strategies and practices to support successful transitions for children and their families transitioning out of Early Head Start and into preschool. • We ensure proper placement through a Transitioning Plan initiated six months prior to child’s third birthday. • We take into consideration the child’s health and ability status, and progress the child and family made while in Early Head Start. • We consider the possibility of different family circumstances, along with availability of the Head Start Center, public pre-kindergarten, and other early education and child development services in the community that meet the needs of the family. the infant’s birth. TRANSITIONS
• We are NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited. The NAEYC accreditation system sets the standard of excellence for families, the early childhood education profession, as well as for the public, and offers support for programs to meet their standards. If you have any questions and/or are interested in these services, please contact the Center Manager at your Head Start Center. SEE PAGE 4, FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ESC19 HEAD START PRESCHOOL & EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM LOCATIONS.
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