Head Start and Early Head Start

Download CEO's 2009-2010 Head Start Annual Report.

CEO's Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide economically disadvantaged children and families with comprehensive child development services in order to help preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school.

Early Head Start offers parents an opportunity for their child to participate in a program designed especially for the very young, ages 6 week to 3 years. The children are assessed with the Early Screening Inventory (ESI) at regular landmarks to monitor each child's holistic development.

Head Start  provides child development services to children ages 3-5 years. The program works with each child based on their social and emotional skills, language skills and physical skills. Parents are involved in all aspects of the program through center-based committees and The Head Start Policy Council.

If you or a family member is in need of assistance, please call us at 518.272.6012, Ext. 300 or email bholyoke@ceo-cap.org.  

Head Start Application

These services are provided to income eligible, Rensselaer County residents at six locations throughout Rensselaer County:

Hoosick Falls Family Resource Center
75 River Road, Hoosick Falls
686.5045, 686.5074, 686.5098

Southern Rensselaer County Family Resource Center
24 New Road, Nassau
766.4120

Rensselaer Family Resource Center
1641 3rd Street, Rensselaer
694.9915, 694.9916, 694.9917

Family Resource Center
2245 Old Sixth Avenue, Troy
273.2488 

JLB Family Resource Center
2328 5th Avenue, Troy
272.6012

Stepping Stones I
754 Fourth Avenue, Troy (Lansingburgh)
235.9035

Click Here for Printable Head Start Application.

Babies in Waiting Program - is part of the Early Head Start programming. Services are available which include pre-natal and childbirth classes, family development and nurse consultations. This program assists customers with the continuity of services through their pregnancy up to and including the enrollment of the child into an infant classroom.

Fatherhood Initiative - is a program developed to foster an increase in father/male involvement in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. The program encourages fathers to be more aware of and involved in their child's life and education.

If you or a family member is in need of assistance, please call us at 518.272.6012, Ext. 300 or email bholyoke@ceo-cap.org