Children First Inc

Early Head Start - Also serving at-risk and economically vulnerable families with very young children, Early Head Start is a program designed for expectant families and their children, birth to three years of age. Following the comprehensive Head Start model, program provides children and families with a wide array of early childhood development, health, and support services. 276 children were served during the 2024 calendar year (for the 2023/24 academic year - 196 children were served from Jan - June; 80 additional children were enrolled from August - December). This is an unduplicated count. Program of Excellence designation renewal obtained in 2024.

Early Childhood Education - The Early Childhood Education program is based on the Head Start/Early Head Start model This program is for children six weeks to five years of age. The children and families receive high quality services and are provided very significant scholarship support. In addition to the 14 full time Early Childhood Education clients, Children First served 76 children in extended before and after care programs on average each month. The summer learning program served 223 children (duplicated count), which includes children who were served during the school year in Head Start or Early Head Start programs in 2024.

Families First Initiative - This comprehensive family strengthening program offers a variety of services focusing on family strengthening, engagement and enrichment programs. $xx,xxx Other Program Services - $xxx,xxx Families First Institute Summary of Classes and Activities January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024: Nurturing Dads Class - 2 series of classes, Job Skills Training Class - 2 series of classes, Budgeting & Family Finances - 4 series of classes, Positive Solutions For Families - 4 series of classes, Circle of Security - 6 series of classes, ESOL English for Speakers of Other languages - 10 series of classes,

Self-Care Course - 4 series of classes and 13 single session workshops on a variety of topics including dietary fitness, continuing education and employment guidance.