Programs and Services

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally-funded, national child and family development programs which provide comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. Champlain Valley Head Start offers center-based and home-based services to eligible families in various locations throughout Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden and Addison Counties. Please click here for a list of locations and schedules.

Click here to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions about Head Start, and be sure to check out our new series of Success Stories profiling children and families who have made great strides and credit CVHS as key to their success. Also, read about our Special Initiatives around oral health for children, tobacco cessation for parents, and more.