Early Head Start Program
As a caregiver, you are your child’s first teacher! Our mission is to help you succeed in that role by providing quality early childhood learning experiences and family support services. We want to give you the skills needed to enhance your child’s growth and development during their first three years of life.
We also provide access to community resources to support health and self-sufficiency in families, as well as enrichment activities for children with disabilities.
Services for children
- Weekly home visits with hands-on child development activities
- Parent-child focused socialization opportunities
- Inclusive environment for infants and toddlers with disabilities
- Childcare center
Services for families
- Prenatal education, support and referrals
- Health and nutrition education, support and referrals
- Behavioral health and wellness education and support
- Support for families who have children with disabilities
- Various events, activities and volunteer opportunities
Early Head Start services are available to pregnant women and families with children under the age of 3. To qualify, you must have a family income at or below the federal poverty guidelines and a permanent residence in identified areas of West Philadelphia.
Resources for families
Learn more about Head Start and the benefits of this national program supporting families.
Meet our team
Our team of experts is dedicated to helping your child and family thrive.
Annual Reports
View our annual reports to learn how we're empowering parents and caregivers to succeed as their child's first teacher.
Better Health. Better Community.
CHOP celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia.
Nurses Share Knowledge, Skills Outside CHOP’s Walls
The Community Nurse Advocacy Fellowship gives nurses the opportunity to step outside their CHOP roles and into the community, where their knowledge and skills are aimed at improving children’s health.