Head Start in Boston program and centers
Head Start and Early Head Start give low-income Boston families access to free, year high-quality early learning / education. Not only that, the program will also provide health, nutrition, and family support. There are several different components to the program and they include the following. Learn more on where and how Head Start helps Boston residents below, with the contact information listed.
Who the programs serve in the Boston MA area and what they provide
Children (from birth to age 5) qualify if their household income is at or below the federal poverty guidelines. It can also help single parents too. Head Start and Early Head Start also also available for children experiencing homelessness, those in foster care, or families receiving cash assistance from Massachusetts TAFDC and EAEDC (TANF) or SSI are categorically eligible. Early Head Start also serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant people and the state has a link to other Head Start resources
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https://www.mass.gov/head-start ) Head Start focuses on children ages 3–5. On the other hand Early Head Start serves birth to age 3 as well as expectant parents. Both of these government funded programs provide so much more than just “educational support . They also offer comprehensive services - all of them are free. Kids can get developmental and health screenings, even including free basic dental exams through Boston . There is also immunization support, such as vaccines. Children in Boston will also have access to free vision checks, and (if needed) free eyeglasses as they are often required to help a child learn. who would benefit for more comprehensive vision examinations and/or glasses. Of course food and nutritional support is offered. Kids/students can get a meal to eat, healthy snacks, and food to help them grow and nourish. Head Start and also parents in the area with healthy eating.
- host of general assistance programs that are targeted at helping pregnant women, teen parents, and also low-income adults who are in need of professional development training services, health care, and/or educational assistance.
Head Start for Homeless Children will be able to offer a menu of case management and comprehensives services to homeless children and their families in the Boston Massachusetts region. Early Head Start may be center-based or home-based and enrolls pregnant people with prenatal supports.
Boston MA Head Start Locations
ABCD is the largest nonprofit of its kind in New England, serving over 100,000 low-income residents across Boston each year. Within its portfolio, Head Start & Early Head Start are central with 2,000 to 4,000 kids enrolled each year. Call or stop by any of these locations for more information or to apply or look here for other programs from ABCD in Boston . Allston Head Start & Children’s Services – 41 Quint Ave, Allston, MA 02134. Ages: PreK. Phone: 617‑783‑5646. Brighton Head Start & Children’s Services – 478 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135. Ages: Infant (8 wks) through PreK. Phone: 617‑783‑5646. John F. Kennedy FSC (Partner) – 23A Moulton St, Charlestown, MA 02129. Ages: Toddler through PreK. Phone: 617‑241‑8866. Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (Partner) – 38 Ash St, Boston, MA 02111. Ages: Toddler (15 mos) through PreK (center-based) + Infant through PreK (family‑child care). Phone: 617‑249‑2998. Bradshaw Head Start & Children’s Services – 64 Bradshaw St, Dorchester, MA 02124. Ages: Infant (12 mos) through PreK. Phone: 617‑282‑2327. Dorchester Early Head Start & Children’s Services has Head Start. Both are run from 198 Geneva Ave, 1st Fl, Dorchester, MA 02121. Ages: Infant (4 wks), Toddler & Pregnant Women. Phone: 617‑929‑6200. Walnut Grove Head Start & Children’s Services – 22 Elm Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121. Ages: Infant (4 wks) through PreK. Phone: 617‑445‑8202. East Boston Head Start & Head Start Children’s Services is operated from the ABCD office at Lexington St – 80 Lexington St, East Boston, MA 02128. Ages: PreK. Phone: 617‑567‑8855. Everett Head Start & Children’s Services – 190 Nichols St, Everett, MA 02149. Ages: Infant (4 wks) through PreK. Phone: 617‑294‑2497. Hyde Park Head Start & Children’s Services – 695 Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Ages: PreK. Phone: 617‑327‑1152. Jamaica Plain Head Start & Children’s Services – 315 Centre St, Rear, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Ages: Infant (4 wks) through PreK. Phone: 617‑522‑5533. Nurtury Learning Lab (Partner) – 33 Bickford St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Ages: Infant through PreK. Phone: 617‑477‑3115. Malden Head Start & Children’s Services – 359 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148. Ages: PreK. Phone: 781‑397‑8071. Medford Head Start & Children’s Services – 75 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155. Ages: Infant through PreK. Phone: 781‑874‑1255. Mattapan Head Start & Children’s Services – 535 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126. Ages: Infant through PreKindergarten. Phone: 617‑298‑1785. Roslindale Head Start & Children’s Services is located at 19 Corinth St, Roslindale, MA 02131. Ages: PreK. Phone: 617‑327‑1152. Horizons Edgerley Family Center (Partner) – 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, M 02119. Ages: Infant through PreK. Phone: 617‑553‑5500. Nurtury at Horadan Way (Partner) – 38 Horadan Way, Roxbury, MA 02120. Ages: Pre Kindergarten. Phone: 617‑445‑1250. Parker Hill Head Start & Children’s Services – 716 Parker St, Roxbury, MA 02120. Ages: Infant (8 wks) through PreK. Phone: 617‑427‑0464. Savin Street Head Start & Children’s Services – 82 Savin St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Ages: Infant through PreK. Phone: 617‑652‑7144. South Boston Head Start & Children’s Services Early Head Start is for Age: Infant (9 mos) through PreK. Phone: 617‑269‑5160. – West Broadway – 424 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127. Ages: Pre-Kindergarten. Phone: 617‑269‑5160. Harrison Ave Head Start & Children’s Services – 595 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118. Ages: Infant (weeks) through PreK & Pregnant Women. Phone: 617‑426‑2855. Infants & Other People (Partner) – 464 Tremont St, Boston, M 02111. Ages: Infant (weeks) through PreK. Phone: 617‑482‑9464.