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Children's Services

Head Start | Early Head Start

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I-CARE, Inc. is one of the largest early childhood education programs in Iredell and Catawba Counties serving 175 children.

We have established quality educational environments with a proven track record of serving low-income families.

Early Head Start

Children Ages 1-3

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Early Head Start (EHS)

programs serve  toddlers

ages 1-3. EHS programs

provide intensive

comprehensive child

development and family

support services to

low-income infants and

toddlers and their families.

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Early Head Start programs

provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children, and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.

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Early Head Start programs provide similar services as preschool Head Start programs, but they are tailored for the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Early Head Start programs promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.

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Early Head Start programs also mobilize the local community to provide the resources and environment necessary to ensure a comprehensive, integrated array of services and support for children and families.

Kid Playing with Wooden Toys
Head Start classroom picture

Head Start

Children Ages 3-5

 

 

Unlike many traditional

child care and other early

education programs, Head

Start focuses on preparing

children for school,

working to develop each

child’s  social and learning 

skills through:

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  • High-Quality Education

  • Individualized Curriculum

  • Curriculum Fidelity

  • Family Case Management

  • Disability Services and Support

  • Mental Health Services for Children and Families

  • Meal Plans

  • Health Screenings and assistance (Including Dental, Vision and Hearing)

 

Who Is Eligible for Head Start?

Head Start services are offered at no cost to families who reside in Iredell and Catawba counties. Families who receive state assistance or other benefits may also be eligible.

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For more information and/or to speak to a staff person, please call (704) 873-2858 in Iredell County or (828) 464-1108 in Catawba County.

Head Start | Early Head Start

Head Start Applications

Aplicaciones de Head Start

Follow the steps & click on the name of the form you want to complete.

Siga los pasos y haga clic en el nombre del formulario que desea completar.

Head Start Applications

Program Staff

To send an email to any of the program staff members, click on the envelope under their picture.

Children's Services Staff

 Director of Children’s Services

Titania
Stockton

 Assistant Director of Children’s Services

Jenna
Crater

Professional Development Specialist

Debra
Whisken

Employee Health & Wellness Specialist

Carla

Lorenzana - Curry

Child Development Specialist

Kisha
Hawthorne

Click the icon below to get to resources and information for Head Start Parents.

Jenna
Byrd

Kisha
Hawthorne

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