Infants & Toddlers

Early Head Start

Eligibility:

Below 100% of federal poverty guidelines
Current proof of income, for 4-weeks
Use the calculator to determine if you are eligible (below 100% FPG), Eligibility Calculator (opens a new tab)

select NJ
select family size*
type in annual income

*If your family size is more than 5, contact HOPES to determine eligibility.

Services provided:

Comprehensive health services
Developmental and health screenings
Infant and Toddler High Scope Curriculum
Parent education and parent-child activities

Locations:

Center-Based (see map below)

Classroom setting
Nutritious meals

Home Based

Weekly home visits
Biweekly socialization activities in Plainfield and Somerset

Eligibility:

Below 100% of federal poverty guidelines
- Current proof of income, for 4-weeks
- Use the calculator to determine if you are eligible (below 100% FPG), Eligibility Calculator (opens a new tab)
1. select NJ
2. select family size*
3. type in annual income

*If your family size is more than 5, contact HOPES to determine eligibility.

Note: Children with disabilities are enrolled in Early Head Start without regard to family income.

Locations:

Home Visits and/or Group Meetings in

St. Ann's - 619 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ
Park Ave - 322 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Belmont - 113 Belmont Drive, Somerset, NJ

Expectant Women

Services provided:

Advocacy for healthy and nutritious life styles
Early and continuing risk assessment
Mental health interventions and follow-up
Prenatal education & postnatal assistance
Assistance with entry of baby into Infant Toddler program (depending on availability of space and income eligibility)

Infants and Toddlers

“In HOPES Early Head Start,

I have received the best attention and services for my son. I thank the HOPES staff for their help and support to my child and for everything they have done to improve my son's development and education. I sincerely recommend HOPES to any parent in need of child care; they have the best staff ever and they care for the children with love.”

Violeta P.

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