Head Start & Early Head Start

Tri-County Community Action Agency provides Head Start and Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children and their families from birth to age 5 years, in eight towns located in northern Rhode Island and in nine towns located in Washington County.

Head Start is a federal early education program for income eligible families. Children participate in many services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development. We partner with parents and recognize you as your child’s first and most important teachers! With a variety of service options available, like part day or full day classrooms, we know we can find a schedule to suit the needs of your family.

All children enrolled in the Early Head Start, and Head Start programs receive free medical, dental, nutritional, and developmental screenings

NOW ENROLLING FOR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START!

We are currently accepting applications for both home based programs, and classroom programs for Head Start and Early Head Start. We accept pregnant women, and children from birth to age 5 that meet income guidelines. There is no cost to participate in Head Start programs.

Residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, Foster, and Scituate are may apply for our classrooms located in northern RI.

Residents of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly and Block Island (New Shoreham) are eligible for our classrooms in Washington County.

The Tri-County Head Start and Early Head Start programs strive to bring quality, caring early education to  parents and children.  Every year we complete an Annual Report to provide a snapshot into our classrooms, and into the daily routines of our kids for our parents and community partners.