Early Head Start is a high-quality early childhood education program for infants and toddlers that focuses on parent and child development at no-cost for those who qualify.
Following the general Head Start model, Early Head Start programs support parents, in their role’s as primary caregivers and teachers of their children. Programs assist families in meeting their own personal goals and achieving self-sufficiency across a wide variety of domains, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security.
Several options are available to families. Please see what options may be available to your family.
| County | Home Visiting Programs | Classroom Program | Child Care Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two times/month Family engagement hour at school Weekly home visits |
Monday-Thursday 4 days/week 7:45-3:45pm |
Must apply for Child Care Assistance | |
| Freeborn | X | X | X |
| Olmsted | X | X | X |
| Winona | Apply With SEMCAC | Unavailable | X |
This website is supported by Grant Number(s) 05CH012888, 05HP000651 & 05HE000721 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Families First of Minnesota and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
