Early Head Start: serves children birth to age three and expectant families.
Preschool Head Start: serves children 3 to 5 years of age and their families.
Center-based Program
Head Start services are delivered at various early learning centers located throughout Sacramento County. Services are delivered either in a half-day or full-day option. Teachers, Family Service Workers, and Social Workers at the sites are the primary providers of services. Center-based programs are offered in school year and year-round options.
Part-day option: this option operates for 3.5 to 6 hours per day, five days per week (four days per week at select locations). Part-day programs are offered in the morning, afternoon or the twilight hours.
Full-day option: this option is designed for working/going to school parents whose schedule demands full-day care. The full day option operates from 6.5 hours to 11 hours per day (depending on the center), five days per week.
Home-based Program
This service delivery option is available to children and families enrolled in both Head Start and Early Head Start. Children and families receive weekly home visits with a Head Start home visitor who provides comprehensive services in the family’s home. Children in this program also get together two times per month for a socialization gathering.
Head Start services are delivered at various early learning centers located throughout Sacramento County. Services are delivered either in a half-day or full-day option. Teachers, Family Service Workers, and Social Workers at the sites are the primary providers of services. Center-based programs are offered in school year and year-round options.
Part-day option: this option operates for 3.5 to 6 hours per day, five days per week (four days per week at select locations). Part-day programs are offered in the morning, afternoon or the twilight hours.
This service delivery option is available to children and families enrolled in both Head Start and Early Head Start. Children and families receive weekly home visits with a Head Start home visitor who provides comprehensive services in the family’s home. Children in this program also get together two times per month for a socialization gathering.