Program Purpose & Goal:
The Talbot County Early Head Start program offers early care, education and family support to children birth to 3 years of age and their families. Our mission is to provide resources and opportunities that nurture children, empower parents, and strengthen families so they may be successful in school and life and become self-sufficient members of their community.
Program Eligibility Criteria:
- Early Head Start is a federally funded, income based program; most families must meet Federal Poverty income guidelines
- Have a child under 3 years of age
Services Offered/Provided:
- Early Childhood Development program
- Opportunities for children with disabilities
- Full day, year round services
- Limited extended day childcare for those who qualify
- Referrals to Adult Education Classes - GED and ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Parenting Education and Parent Support groups
- Nutrition and Health Education
- Links to community resources
Service Location:
Talbot County Center for Children and Families
215 Bay Street Suite 1
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: 410-820-6940
Service Hours:
Center Hours Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff is available to assist families with enrollment and participation in program services
Referral Form
Must be completed in its entirety and returned to 215 Bay Street, Suite 1, Easton, MD or faxed to 410-820-6958
Referral to EHS
Please submit your referral form by mail to the address above or by email Talbot.Health@maryland.gov
For Additional Program Information please call: 410-820-6940
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TCHD'S Early Head Start Program is
A Licensed Child Care Center
Accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education A Judy Center Partner
An Infants and Toddlers Partner A Healthy Families Partner
An Early Childhood Advisory Council Member
Updated 12-2016
