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New Directions Early Head Start for Kent County serves pregnant women and families of childlren from birth to three in the Kent County area. It provides both home-based and center-based services for families, with enrollment based on income eligibility.
Families learn about child development, health, and how to deal as a family with a newborn.
- DECC offers center-based services year-round at the Kent County Community School in Dover where two early childhood educators and assistants work with 8 children, six weeks to 3 years old. In addition, the center's Family Service Worker assists families in setting and meeting goals and tapping into community resources.
- DECC provides home-based services to 20 families, with home visits weekly for each participating family. In addition, family gatherings are encouraged twice a month, so that families can socialize, share and learn together.
Click here to for contact information about Early Head Start for Kent County.
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