Head Start and Early Head Start
Early childhood education, home visiting, and family support for children birth to age 5
How they can help
Key service details to scan before contacting this organization.
Early childhood education; Early Head Start; Head Start; home visiting; Pre-K childcare; family engagement; school readiness; application assistance.
Pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers, preschool children, and families with children birth to age 5.
Eligibility follows Head Start program rules; call the local program for application requirements.
Child information, Proof of income, Proof of residence
What to know
About
Head Start and Early Head Start through Economic Security Corporation support positive child and family outcomes for pregnant mothers and children from birth to age 5. Local resources identify application access through ESC and Joplin-area Head Start locations, including North Joplin and South Joplin centers. Services can include early learning, home visiting, Pre-K childcare, family engagement, and school-readiness support.
Services and eligibility
Services offered
Early childhood education; Early Head Start; Head Start; home visiting; Pre-K childcare; family engagement; school readiness; application assistance.
Program
Head Start and Early Head Start
Populations served
Pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers, preschool children, and families with children birth to age 5.
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility follows Head Start program rules; call the local program for application requirements.
Documents needed
Child information, Proof of income, Proof of residence
Hours, location, and access
Service area
Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County
Referral instructions
Families can contact the local Head Start provider to apply.
Additional details
Search tags / keywords
head start, early childhood, family support