Service Name: HEAD START 0 TO 5
Organization Name: FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION
Location
Location Name: SANCTUARY FACILITY
- Accessibility: ADA accessible
- Physical Address: 1046 T Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
- Mailing Address: 1046 T Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
- Description: Head Start 0 to 5 is a federally funded community-based program for income eligible pregnant women and children ages birth to 5 years old. We provide comprehensive child development and family support services, including:
- Education
- Social
- Emotional
- Health
- Nutrition
- Family support
- Disability services.
Center-Based- Provide Part-day options which include 3.0, 6.0, 7.5 hour classes between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with some longer hours that vary by location
- For ages 0 to 3 all diapers, wipes, bottles, food, and formula for the enrolled child are provided, while at the center.
- To enroll,families must verify a need due to employment and/or school,and it is not required that toddlers be toilet trained.
- Provide a Family Development Specialist (serves pregnant women to children ages 0 to 3) and a Home Base Educator (serves families and children ages 3to 5) who visits the home and provides a weekly 90-minute home visit offering school readiness activities for the family. Children have the opportunity to have a group socialization experience twice a month.
- For prenatal we provide pre- and post-natal education inclusive of breastfeeding, fetal development, prenatal and postpartum depression, preparing and caring for baby and so much more.
- For children, we provide parent education, child development guidance, parent/child interaction facilitation, ongoing developmental assessment, and much more.
Both program options include:- Individualized Curriculum and Early Literacy activities
- Parent Engagement and Family Support
- Disabilities Support (in collaboration with Part 'C' provider, 10% federal mandate)
- Ongoing Developmental Assessment
- Guidance in meeting Family Goals
- Program Governance activities
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education
- Community Engagement
**If you are unable to do any of the following listed above, don't hesitate to get in touch with our registration office at 559-263-1527, and our staff can conduct a home visit to pick up a copy of the document(s).** - Website: https://fresnoeoc.org/head-start-0-to-5/
- Email: pr@fresnoeoc.org
- Phone(s): (559) 263-1200, (559) 263-1296, (559) 263-1527
- Hours: Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat Closed - Closed; Sun Closed - Closed;
- Eligibility: Must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Be a pregnant woman or have a child, age 0 to 5.
(Note: selection preference is given to children who are homeless, in foster care, Public Assistance, SNAP recipients, or children with a certified disability (IFSP/IEP). - Requirements: Verification of Birth (includes but is not limited to the following): Birth Certificate, Hospital Medical Record / Hospital Medical Certificate, Federal or State Records (Driver's License, ID Card), Passport
Immunization Record
Income Verification (includes but is not limited to the following): Previous year Income Tax Form 1040 (preferred), W-2 CalWORKs/TANF, SNAP, SSI Benefits, Financial Aid, Social Security, State Disability, and/or Unemployment Benefits
For Prenatal Applicants: Proof of Pregnancy -
Areas Served:
- Fresno United States
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