Tell me more about Early Head Start

Child Care Resource Center 's Early Head Start (EHS) program serves newborns to three year olds in a home based program in the city of Van Nuys.  Currently, CCRC is funded to serve 40 children.

EHS is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. Its mission is simple:

- To promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women

- To enhance the development of very young children

- To promote healthy family functioning

What can I expect from Early Head Start?

A caring and compassionate visitor will:

- Meet with you in the comfort of your home once a week

- Share learning activities for you to do with your child

- Provide you with information about community resources

- Assist you in planning and achieving family goals

Twice monthly socializations with other parents and children to:

- Meet and talk with other parents

- Learn that you are not alone in the challenges and joys of raising a young child

- Share activity ideas with other families

- Observe your child responding to yourself and others

- Strengthen your relationship with your child

- Share your culture and learn about others

Opportunities for parents to participate in:

- EHS and Head Start program planning and decision making through participation in Parents Committee and Parent Policy Council/Committee

- Educational meetings and workshops regarding Health and Safety, Nutrition, Mental Health Family Services and Disabilities

For further information on how to enroll in CCRC’s Early Head Start program, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it department or call (818) 717-4515.