Early Head Start

Early Head Start (EHS) is a home-based early learning and family centered support program for North Snohomish County families who are pregnant or parenting children birth to three years old. Our program nurtures the parent-child relationship and helps children thrive and develop a life-long love of learning.

Services Offered

The types of services offered at Early Head Start are:

• Weekly Home Visits and twice a month play and learn groups
• Learning activities based on children's interests
• Services that are individualized around your family's needs and goals
• Activities to strengthen the parent-child relationship
• Developmental screenings and assessments
• Health, nutrition, and mental health education and referrals
• Materials and support that respect family culture
• Parenting classes and leadership opportunities

Eligibility

Early Head Start enrolls pregnant women and families who are income-eligible if their total income is less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (PDF). Families who are homeless according to the McKinney-Vento Act, receive SNAP/EBT Food Benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or have a foster child are also eligible. Families with infants and toddlers with a diagnosed disability or other special needs may still be eligible even if they are over income limits. Please contact us for more information.

Locations

Early Head Start provides services in the school districts and surrounding communities of Arlington, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Marysville, Sultan-Gold Bar, Stanwood and Darrington.

Additional Information

View a copy of the Early Head Start brochure:

• English (PDF)
• Español (PDF)
• русский (PDF)