Celebrating parents as teachers day is a wonderful way to acknowledge and appreciate the important role that parents play in their children’s education. Early Head Start teachers play a crucial role in shaping the foundational years of a child’s development working with Home Based families. Our Early Head Start (EHS) home-based services are a component of the broader Early Head Start program. home-based services are specifically tailored to provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services within the home environment.
Understanding Early Head Start Home Based Services.
Our Home-based services focus on providing individualized support to families by delivering personalized early childhood education and development services in the comfort of their homes. This allows for a more tailored approach to address the unique needs and circumstances of each family.Early The program extends its reach beyond the classroom, recognizing the significance of a child’s environment at home. Early Head Start teachers engage with families to create a holistic approach to education, supporting parents as their child’s first and most influential teachers.
Trained home visitors, often referred to as family educators or home-based teachers, work closely with parents and caregivers to promote the cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers. These activities may include play-based learning, language development, and other age-appropriate educational interventions. A central tenet of Early Head Start home-based services is the active involvement of parents in their child’s learning and development. Home visitors collaborate with parents to build their capacity as their child’s primary educator and advocate. Parents as Teachers.
The program also addresses the health and nutrition needs of children and pregnant women. This may include guidance on prenatal care, well-child check-ups, immunizations, and nutrition education to ensure the overall well-being of the family. In addition to focusing on the child’s development, Early Head Start home-based services offer comprehensive family support. This may involve connecting families with community resources, providing assistance with goal-setting, and offering support in areas such as housing, employment, and access to social services.
Our trained home visitors make regular visits to the homes of enrolled families, establishing a consistent and trusting relationship. These visits serve as an opportunity to observe and assess the child’s development, provide guidance to parents, and reinforce positive parenting practices. While the primary setting is the home, Early Head Start home-based programs often include opportunities for socialization and group activities. This may involve playgroups, parent meetings, and community events that allow families to connect with one another. As children approach the age for transition to other early childhood programs, Early Head Start home-based services may assist families in navigating this process and ensuring a smooth transition for the child.
