Delaware Opportunities is a community action agency, serving the citizens of Delaware County, NY, since 1965.

Early Childhood


Program provides free car seats for eligible participants. WIC income guidelines are used.


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Healthy Families of Delaware Opportunities is a voluntary program that initiates services with families who are either expecting a child or has a child under three months old.  The program will provide services to families until the child either turns three and enters Head Start or a preschool program, or enters kindergarten.  There are currently no income guidelines for the Healthy Families Program. 


If you are interested in the Delaware Opportunties Healthy Families Program download the survey below and return.

Contact: 

Program Manager:  Janelle Montgomery


Assistant Program Manager:  Demetra Alberti


 


(607) 746-1730


healthyfamilies@delawareopportunities.org


 

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Head Start is a federally funded program for children ages three to five. It is designed to help preschool children of income eligible families by providing a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. Parents are the most important influence on a child's growth and development. We seek to support parents in this role, and to implement an educational program for children and parents geared to fostering a positive outlook toward education, self-concept, and competency.

Eligibility : 
Income guidelines are 100% of poverty level. All interested are encouraged to apply, regardless of income, as we are allowed a limited number of over-income slots. The child must be three years of age by December 1 of the current year to participate. If the child turns three after December 1, they may start on their birthday if a slot is available. Please send the following with your application: proof of income for the past twelve months; copy of child's birth certificate and copy of child's social security card.
Contact: 

Linda Eskow, Head Start Director (607) 746-1640 headstart@delawareopportunities.org


For the Head Start Annual Report, click here.