Home Visitation Services
Branch ISD Early Education program offers a number of programs for prenatal to school age children.
Early Head Start (EHS) is a home based program specializing in infant and toddler development; we build special relationships with families to help them reach self sufficiency by connecting them to community resources, teaching, listening, and supporting.Building Supportive Relationships Between Parent and Child.
Early Head Start enrolls and serves Head Start eligible pregnant women and their families with infants and toddlers age 0-3 years. EHS works with parents to enhance their child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assists pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; supports parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles and helps families move toward self-sufficiency.
Early On is a network of services for children who are developmentally delayed, or at risk of developmental delays because of an established medical condition or who have a disability. Early On services children from birth to 3 years of age. Eligibility is not based on income and our services are free to the family.
Family Success Program is a free program for families with children ages 0 – 5 years. We answer parenting questions and provide information and ideas about child development. Our home visits generally last about an hour and are made around your schedule. How often we visit is also up to you. Whether it be once a week, every two weeks or once a month.
Below you may find answers to many common questions. If you need more assistance please do not hesitate to contact our office.
- Families with incomes below the federal poverty guidelines
- Pregnant teens
- First time parents
- Homeless parents with infants or toddlers
| Household Size | Federal Poverty Level 100% * |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12,140 |
| 2 | 16,460 |
| 3 | 20,780 |
| 4 | 25,100 |
| 5 | 29,420 |
| 6 | 33,740 |
| 7 | 38,060 |
| 8 | 42,380 |
| For each add'l family member add | 4,320 |
* Families at or below 100% of poverty must be referred to Head Start. Enrollment in GSRP is deferred until the referral process is complete.
- Prenatal education and support
- Parent support and parent/child activities
- Referrals for health, care, social services, housing and food assistance
- Referrals for job training, GED, health insurance, and public benefits
- Group activities and parent-child socialization meetings.
- Learn how to help your child reach their fullest potential.
- Personal visits with fun activities to promote learning.
- Parent groups get together; family, food, fun and hot topics.
- Weekly play groups for children ages 0-5, siblings and parents.
- Connections to community resources.
- Excellent resources; handouts, videos, articles and information
Children, birth to 3 years, who have a diagnosed physical or mental condition which has a high probability of resulting in development delay.
Children, birth to 3 years, if they are currently experiencing developmental delays in one or more of the following areas: cognitive development, physical development, speech and language, pyschosocial development, or self help skills.
Possible Early On Services (if eligible)
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