Early Head Start

Community Action Program Committee, Inc and Escambia County Head Start are proud to announce the expansion of a new program in Escambia County – Early Head Start.  Early Head Start is a program that serves children 0 – 3 years old and pregnant women. Early Head Start will serve parents and children in the areas of Century/Bratt, Cantonment/Molino, Warrington and the Pensacola area.  This program is designed to provide comprehensive education, social and heath services to pregnant women and young children.  Eligibility into the program is based on income, family size and special needs of the child/family.

If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested in this program, please contact Escambia County Head Start at 432-2992 ext. 446 or 441 to schedule an appointment to complete an application.  Documents you will need to bring with you are:

• Child's Birth Certificate

• Verification of Pregnancy (If Applicable)

• Proof of Family Income

• Proof of Public Assistance

• Proof of Residency for Escambia County

• Child's Social Card

• Proof of Medicaid or Health Insurance

• Guardianship Paperwork (If Applicable)

Head Start/VPK Classrooms

These extended day classrooms are specifically designed for working parents as well as parents who are attending school.  Children may arrive as early as 7:00 AM and may stay as late as 5:00 PM at no cost to the parents.  Additional assistance is offered in all areas of school readiness, including alphabet recognition and beginning sounds, number recognition and meaningful counting and writing.

The Head Start/VPK extended day option is available at the following locations:

Gibson

Myrtle Grove

Oakcrest

Sherwood