Head Start/Early Head Start
The Head Start / Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program
The Head Start / Early Head Start program is for low-income infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. HS/EHS programs enhance the development of very young children by promoting school readiness of children ages birth to five by supporting their development in a comprehensive way.
- Special services for children with disabilities
- Increased access to medical and dental care
- Social and emotional growth
Head Start experiences for the parent?
- Volunteer opportunities
- Activities for parents
- Opportunities for leadership on the Head Start Policy Council
- Regular Parent Committee meetings
- Resource and referral services
- Home visits by program staff
Head Start experiences for the child?
- Speech and language stimulation
- Creative arts
- Social experiences
- Culturally diverse experiences
- Concept development
Head Start Philosophy
The CAPCO Head Start/Early Head Start Program believes all children and families have strengths and deserve the opportunity to develop and maintain a happy and healthy life. We support each child and family in achieving social and emotional well-being. Through the guidance of the CAPCO Head Start/Early Head Start staff, it is our hope each and every family will become self-reliant members of the community.
To sign up for this program
If you are interested in learning more about this program or signing up, please Contact Us at (607)299-4795 or email heathers@capco.org or trudyh@capco.org.
CAPCO Head Start/Early Head Start/UPK Sites
Head Start / Early Head Start sites:
Cosimos Center- 3 Huntington St. Cortland, NY 13045
Early Learning Center (ELC) 5 Huntington St. Cortland, NY 13045
Johnson Center: 236 Main St. Cortland, NY 13045
UPK sites:
Smith Intermediate School: 33 Wheeler Ave. Cortland, NY 13045
Eligibility for Head Start/Early Head Start:
To be eligible for the Head Start / Early Head Start Program your child must:
- Be a Cortland County Resident
- Be 3 or 4 years old by December 1 (Head Start only) Early Head Start ages birth through 3
- Be within our income guidelines or receive TANF, SSI, or SNAP
Please click this link for income guidelines: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
For more information about Head Start, Visit The National Head Start Association click HERE
This website is supported in part by Grant Number 02CH012714 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
Need help or know of someone who needs help? Fill out the form below or call us today.
Need help or know of someone who needs help? Fill out the form below or call us today.
Cortland County Community
Action Program
32 North Main St. Cortland NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-6781
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm