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Clinch Valley Community Action is excited to announce a new service for Tazewell County.  Our agency was awarded the Early Head Start Program. 

Early Head Start is a federally funded early childhood program for infants and toddlers and  pregnant teens/women of Tazewell County.  The program is offered year around.  Children served range in age from birth to three. Services are offered to children with disabilities. Comprehensive services for children and families are: , Education, Nutrition, Parent Involvement, Disabilities, Nutrition, Mental Health, Health and Community/Family Partnerships.

Early Head Start will offer two options for families. 

The Center-Based program is an infant/toddler setting where children are cared for by loving and dedicated trained staff.  There is a 4 to 1 child/teacher ratio and meals and snacks are provided.

In our Home Based program, a Home Visitor visits families at home.  They support parents in nurturing their baby’s development.  They provided socialization for children.

Early Head Start children may transition into Head Start, thus enhancing a concept of birth-to-four childcare, education in a familiar setting, with consistent childcare providers.

You must complete the an application for Early Head Start. Copies of the following information must be turned in with application. 

· Verification of Child’s Birth Certificate (If you do not have a copy, proof you have submitted a request for a copy will be accepted) Please do not send the original birth certificate.

· Copies of all family income, includes; pay stubs or 2009 tax return, retirement benefits,  child support, statement of public assistance (SSI, TANF, Food Stamps), and other income.

· Verification if Homeless – Letter or statement from an organization, member of the household you are staying with or yourself.

After your child’s application is received it will be processed and reviewed by screening committee. The earlier your application can be processed, the greater the chances your child will obtain a position. 

You can obtain an application three ways:

t Pick up an application at our Main Office or Any Head Start Center

t Visit Our Web Site at www.clinchvalleycaa.org

t Or Call us at 276-988-5583 and we can mail one to you.