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Are you looking for a way to give your child an early start in their education? The CAI Head Start and Early Head Start programs are now accepting applications for kids ages 0-5. Our facilities are now open with limited capacity. This program provides center based preschool at no cost as well as home based services. Families in the Greater Haverhill and Newburyport Seacoast areas are eligible for this free program.

The CAI Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer a variety of services to ensure your child's educational and emotional growth. These services include nutritious meals and snacks, developmental screenings, family support services and more. With this program, your child can benefit from a quality education, no matter your financial situation.

If you want to provide a strong start for your child, consider applying for the CAI Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This program serves families in the Greater Haverhill and Newburyport Seacoast area, and provides a variety of services such as center based preschool, home based services, developmental screenings, and nutritious meals and snacks, all at no cost. Enroll now to give your child the best start in their educational journey.

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The Community Action, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start (CAI HS/EHS) program provides comprehensive services for children ages 0-5 and serves more than 300 infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers, fathers and preschoolers. This program offers:

The highest quality educators, classrooms and outdoor space
Kindergarten preparedness utilizing curriculum aligned with MA Early Learning Standards
Healthy meals and snacks
Family and health services
Mental health/wellness services
Services for children with special needs and disabilities
Assessments 3–4 times per year
Comprehensive developmental, behavioral, health and dental screenings
Volunteer and leadership opportunities
Limited transportation services

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Teachers are quite inventive and are aware of what activities youngsters enjoy. The videos are the proof that you need! During this unprecedented pandemic, a large number of employees are working behind the scenes to reach out to families. I feel incredibly lucky to know all of you. Continue your wonderful effort! You are incredible!

Joe C