GIVE THEM A HEADSTART

South Shore Head Start & Child Care seeks to create an environment that promotes a sense of self-worth, support and achievement, as well as, encouraging positive social interaction for children and families through the components of the South Shore Head Start & Child Care Programs.

HEAD START IS

A free federally funded program for families of children ages 3 - 5.

HOW WE CAN HELP

The Head Start program offers education, nutritional, health and social services to preschool children, including special needs children from limited income families.

Classes are held five (5) days a week, September through May with regular school vacations, from 8:30 - 12:30. Some all day/all year classrooms are available. Transportation and meals are provided.

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF

• You live in one of the following towns: Plymouth, Marshfield, Kingston, Carver, Duxbury, Pembroke, Halifax, Hanover, Plympton, Scituate,   Cohasset, Hingham & Norwell.
• Your family meets the income guidelines below.
• Your family exceeds the guidelines below, but your child has special needs.
• You have a foster child.

Income Guidelines
Family Size	Gross Yearly Income
1	$8,980.
2	$12,120.
3	$15,260.
4	$18,400
For each additional family member add $3,140.

HEADSTART PROVIDES

• A rich preschool learning experience
• Nutritional meals
• Transportation by school bus to designated stops
• A welcoming environment for parents
• Medical screenings or mental health counseling, if needed
• GED classes on-site
• Job training and volunteer opportunities
• Parent support and parenting education
• Extended day care for working parents