Here's how NYC families can get free, quality childcare through a federal Head Start program
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is calling for more investment in early childhood education to stop New York City's exodus of working- and middle-class residents, who are leaving because theyfound that 48% more New Yorkers are spending more money every month on childcare than they were two years ago.
The program aims to provide year-round care meant to prepare children for kindergarten, but also works with parents to better engage with their kids, said Tanya Krien, vice president of early childhood education at “The idea of Head Start is this comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition and family support services that enhances the development of children and support their families,” she said.can apply for the program. For example, a two-person household earning $20,440 or less a year and a family of four earning $31,200 or less are both eligible to apply.
Krien said it’s important for families to be honest with providers about their child’s needs, because it could help them get into the program. The Child Center offers Head Start programming to 370 children.
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