TOWN PROGRAMS - FEDERAL – STATE
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The Enfield Family Resource Centers are located in two Enfield schools-Henry Barnard Elementary School and the Stowe Early Learning Center . The Family Resource Center ( FRC ) model is a unique program where the school serves as a hub to connect and strengthen the school , families , and the community . Family Resource Centers ensure that children enter school ready to learn and provide education and support to parents in their role as their child ’ s first and most important teacher . Services provided by the FRC include : early learning playgroups and educational home visits for children ages birth-age five ; developmental screenings ; workshops on effective parenting ; support groups for parents of children with autism , grandparents raising grandchildren , and single parents ; support and training for family day care providers ; positive youth development programs ; and resource and referrals to child care programs , community agencies , and a lending library of books , videos , and other resources on family and parenting issues .
Family Resource Center at Henry Barnard Elementary School 27 Shaker Road Enfield , CT 06082 Phone : 860-253-5144
Family Resource Center at Stowe Early Learning Center 117 Post Office Road Enfield , CT 06082 Phone : 860-253-6580
Hours : Mondays-Fridays 8:00 am-4:30 pm , year round
HEADSTART Head Start is a comprehensive preschool child development program available to families in the Enfield community . The basic components of the program are education , health , nutrition , social services , and parent involvement .
Head Start serves children aged 3 to 5 years and their families . A minimum of 90 % of the families are low-income and a maximum of 10 % may be over-income . Over-income children are selected according to the program ’ s “ Recruitment Plan ” and the program ’ s ability to meet their special needs . A minimum of 10 % of the children in Head Start do have special needs . Supportive services are offered to these children as deemed appropriate by professional evaluators . If you are the parent of a special needs child , we encourage you to apply .
Foster children are encouraged to apply to the program as it is the specific child ’ s income that is considered . If you are a recipient of state aid , foster parent , or low income parent , we encourage you to file an application . If there is no vacancy , you may request placement on a waiting list . A staff member will contact you if a vacancy occurs .
Head Start is a daily program which has the same holiday schedule as the Enfield Public Schools . Part day , full day , and extended day programs are available . Snacks and lunch are provided free of charge to Head Start children . For further information regarding application and enrollment in Head Start , contact : Head Start Program , 117 Post Office Road , Phone : 860-253-4741 .
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