Early Head Start
Join FIRST STEPS'
Early Head Start
A Program for Pregnant Women
and Families with Children Birth to Age 3
What can Early Head Start offer?
FOR YOUR CHILD:
Playgroups
Developmental checkups
Fun learning activities
FOR YOU:
Family clubs
Home visits
Access to the Playmobile Van
FOR YOUR FAMILY:
Fun activities at home or center
Family Meals
Help to get other community services
Who is Eligible?
Families who meet the following income guidelines:
(Based on gross household income for the past 12 months)
Call the Early Head Start program an the Fremont County Family Center to receive income eligibility information.
How Do I APPLY?
Fill out and return a pre-application to:
FIRST STEPS'
Early Head Start
Fremont County Family Center
1401 Oak Creek Grade Road
Canon City, CO 81212
719-269-1523
If your child is accepted, a FIRST STEPS' Early Head Start staff member will contact you for additional information.
You will be asked to have the following information:
1. Birth certificate of child you are enrolling. (We can assist you to get this.)
2. Immunization Record and/or Health Care Passport of child
3. Social Security numbers of child and parents
4. Copy of EBT Balance Inquiry from DSS
5. Proof of household income for past 12 months or the previous tax year (income tax, payroll records, etc.)
6. Emergency phone numbers
All information is kept confidential.