ENCOMPASS HEAD START | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ENCOMPASS HEAD START
Early Head Start offers a home visiting program for pregnant women and children 0-3, and a center-base option for children 0-3 years. Both programs support children and families during the very first stages of life to build a strong foundation for growth and learning. Services are offered throughout Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville, Freedom, and the San Lorenzo Valley.
Head Start offers a part-day (3 1/2 hours) and extended day (6 hours) preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5. We focus on supporting children and families to be ready for school by providing opportunities for social and emotional growth; focusing on physical, mental, and dental health; and partnering closely with parents and families. Classes are offered at 16 centers located throughout Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
State Pre-K (CSPP) offers high quality early education and support services for eligible children 3-5 and their families.
Location
225 Westridge Dr, null, null 95076
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9am - 5pm; Tue 9am - 5pm; Wed 9am - 5pm; Thu 9am - 5pm; Fri 9am - 5pm;
Application process
Call or visit
Eligibility
Early Head Start: Children ages 0-3 and pregnant women and Pre-K Children ages 3-5 that meet at least one of the following: Income: Families that earn less than the federal income guidelines; CalWORKS or SSI: Families that receive CalWORKS or Supplemental Security Income are automatically eligible; Foster Care: Children in foster care are automatically eligible; Homelessness: Children who are experiencing homelessness are automatically eligible. Additional options: Income requirements may be waived (up to 10% of program enrollment for applications that are "over-income" if the child has a diagnosed disability.) Head StartChildren ages 3-5 that meet at least ONE of the following criteria: Income: Families that earn less than federal income guidelines; CalWORKS or SSI: are automatically eligible; Foster Care: Children in Foster Care are automatically eligible; Homelessness: Children who are experiencing homelessness are automatically eligible. Additional options: Income requirements may be waived (up to 10% of program enrollment) for applications that are "over-income" if the child has a diagnosed disability, is transitioning from Early Head Start to Head Start, or is receiving adoption subsidy.
Fee
No fee
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Nonprofit organization with about 40 programs county-wide providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, and housing in Santa Cruz County.