Early Head Start
Eligibility:
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Below 100% of federal poverty guidelines
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Current proof of income, for 4-weeks
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Use the calculator to determine if you are eligible (below 100% FPG), Eligibility Calculator (opens a new tab)
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select NJ
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select family size*
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type in annual income
*If your family size is more than 5, contact HOPES to determine eligibility.
Services provided:
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Comprehensive health services
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Developmental and health screenings
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Infant and Toddler High Scope Curriculum
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Parent education and parent-child activities
Locations:
Center-Based (see map below)
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Classroom setting
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Nutritious meals
Home Based
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Weekly home visits
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Biweekly socialization activities in Plainfield and Somerset
Eligibility:
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Below 100% of federal poverty guidelines
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Current proof of income, for 4-weeks
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Use the calculator to determine if you are eligible (below 100% FPG), Eligibility Calculator (opens a new tab)
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select NJ
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select family size*
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type in annual income
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*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
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St. Ann's - 619 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ
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Park Ave - 322 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
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Belmont - 113 Belmont Drive, Somerset, NJ
Expectant Women
Services provided:
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Advocacy for healthy and nutritious life styles
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Early and continuing risk assessment
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Mental health interventions and follow-up
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Prenatal education & postnatal assistance
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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.
Contact Me About Expectant Women
Contact Us About Infant & Toddler program

Hoboken, NJ
Genessi Edwards
PFCE Supervisor
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1114

Plainfield NJ
Deena Davenport Beasley
PFCE Supervisor
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1701
Somerset, NJ
Kecia Page
PFCE Supervisor
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1037

All Locations
Yvette Ypelaar
Health & Disabilities Services Manager
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1110

Expectant Women & Center Based Locations
Click this icon on the map to see full list of locations. Purple markers designate Expectant Women & Infant/Toddler locations.


