Join FIRST STEPS' 
Early Headstart
A Program for Pregnant Women
and Families with Children Birth to Age 3


What can Early Headstart offer?

FOR YOUR CHILD:

  Playgroups

  Developmental checkups

  Fun learning activities

FOR YOU:

  Family clubs

  Home visits

  Access to the Playmobile Van

FOR YOUR FAMILY:

  Fun activities at home or center

  Family Meals

  Help to get other community services

Who is Eligible?

Families who meet the following income guidelines:

  Call the Early Headstart program an the Fremont County Family Center to receive income eligibility information.

  (Based on gross household income for the past 12 months)

How Do I APPLY?

Fill out and return a pre-application to:

FIRST STEPS'

Early Headstart
Fremont County Family Center
1333 Elm Ave.
Canon City, CO 81212
719-269-1523

If your child is accepted, a FIRST STEPS' Early Headstart staff member will contact you for additional information.
You will be asked to have the following information:
1. Birth certificate of child you are enrolling. (We can assist you to get this.)
2. Immunization Record and/or Health Care Passport of child
3. Social Security numbers of child and parents
4. Copy of EBT Balance Inquiry from DSS
5. Proof of household income for past 12 months or the previous tax year (income tax, payroll records, etc.)
6. Emergency phone numbers


All information is kept confidential.