Children receive free medical and dental care, and have healthy meals and snacks, as well as playing in a safe setting both indoors and outdoors. Most children in the Head Start program are between the ages of three and five years of age. Southwestern Community Services Inc. has sponsored the Head Start program in the area for three decades. We operate five programs in Claremont, Newport, Keene, Jaffrey and Ashuelot. Family centered services are directed to families with children living at home between the ages of birth and twelve.
Services are community based, free, and confidential.
Emphasis in the program is placed on working within the family system. Issues are addressed after consideration for the strengths and needs of all members of the family. Program expectations include participation in all monthly Parent Support Group meetings and attendance at two of the Parent Training workshops offered by the program. For additional information call Southwestern Community Services at 352-7512 . The Parent Aide Program is a home based, family centered program teaching family members parenting, budgeting, home management and communication skills.