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Provides free learning sessions for families and teacher with children ages 1-5

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Pre-K Counts is a state funded early childhood education program that provides full-day pre-kindergarten services to children ages 3 to 5 in selected area school districts.Children receive vision and hearing screenings on-site and are provided with a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Dental, medical, immunization, and mental health referral services are also available. Curriculum focuses on school readiness and social-emotional development.

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Pre-K Counts is a state funded early childhood education program that provides full-day pre-kindergarten services to children ages 3 to 5 in selected area school districts. Children receive vision and hearing screenings on-site and are provided with a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Dental, medical, immunization, and mental health referral services are also available. Curriculum focuses on school readiness and social-emotional development.

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Head Start
Family centers provide families with a network of services accessible through local schools. Services available include healthcare services/clinics, family literacy programs, PAT (an in-home parenting program for 0-5 years old) summer recreational and enrichment programs, information and referral to other community resources. Family Centers are located at: Broughal Middle School 114 W Morton St, Bethlehem 18015 Donegan Elementary 1210 D 4th St, Bethlehem 18017 Marvine Elementary 1425 Livingston St, Bethlehem 18017 After school and summer programs available at some school. Parent/Community members should contact their school for information. Community School provide support and resources to families and community members at Broughal Middle School, Donegan Elementary, Fountain Hill Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and William Penn Elementary.

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Extended Child Care
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Childhood Immunization
School Clothing
Resource program for schools and teachers regarding child literacy

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Provides inclusive high-quality preschool classrooms for children ages 3-5 that focuses on school readiness skills to prepare children for kindergarten.

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Provides a home visit program. Pre-natal services are also available. Provides an evidence-based home visiting model which stresses the importance of a parent's role as the primary teacher for their child. Home visits include lessons in parenting skills and education as well as information and referrals for other identified needs in the household. Additionally, weekly parent-child group communication meetings are offered. Group meetings offer participating families to continue to work on their parent-child interaction skills as well as meeting with and socializing with other parents in programming.

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School Readiness Programs
Pre-K Counts is a state funded early childhood education program that provides full-day pre-kindergarten services to children ages 3 to 5 in selected area school districts. Children receive vision and hearing screenings on-site and are provided with a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Dental, medical, immunization, and mental health referral services are also available. Curriculum focuses on school readiness and social-emotional development.

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Head Start
Provides full and part-time childcare as well as before and after school care.

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Offers assistance to families with young children. Helps parents understand the development stages their children go through to better prepare them for school and life. Provides information on well-baby care, developmental and social emotional screening tools, and preschool and kindergarten readiness.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
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Head Start
Offers a summer program, operated virtually, for children who will start Kindergarten this fall to prepare and increase the confidence of rising kindergarteners and their families. Provides 90 minutes of introductory digital instruction and support for two days each week, either Monday and Tuesday OR Wednesday and Thursday, facilitated by a teacher. Also offers optional asynchronous activities at various other times during the summer.
Offers a learning environment filled with physical education, music, the arts, Jewish culture, and nature. Specialists offer additional enrichment opportunities for children to develop new skills in aquatics, sports, and dance.
Provides early care, education, and services for young children through pre-kindergartners and their families.

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Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

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Provides preschool classes.

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Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

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Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

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Offers nursery school classes for 3 and 4 year old children held from September through May

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Seeks to serve the whole family and build a strong foundation with children from babies through the teenage years.
  • PETALS - Preschool Prep program offering parents resources and guidance for teaching their children needed skills to be ready to enter school
  • Weekly Kids Club - format of developmental activity, life skills, character building, positive adult role models, and social skills development (Evening sessions)
  • Teen Job Readiness and Employment Program in partnership with local high schools
  • Scholarships for high potential, low-income high school students to obtain college while in high school
  • Early childhood education scholarships to high quality Pre-K programs for low income kids
  • Reading Corners program, which is a co-branded United Way initiative, to offer age and developmentally appropriate books to families using our food pantries and assistance centers, and add the components of instructing families on the importance of reading and having in-center volunteers
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    Offers collaborative coordination, playgroups, parenting help, developmental screens, prevention programs, special delivery baskets, and family group truancy meetings.

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    A partnership of local businesses, community social service agencies, and county government that is focused on building a comprehensive early childhood system to address the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children. Develops strategies based on local needs to ensure children are ready to learn when they enter school. Raises awareness about early childhood development. Improving the delivery of critical services for very young children and their families and advocating for public policy that supports the community's youngest children.
    Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

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    Offers Preschool Prep program, Weekly Kids Club, Teen Job Readiness and Employment Program, and college scholarships.

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    Youth Enrichment Programs
    Student Financial Aid
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    Faith Based Youth Programs
    Youth Employment Programs
    Head Start and Pre-K Counts are full-day, school-year programs that are intended to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten and elementary school. These programs are entirely free for income-eligible families. Year-round, private-pay preschool is also available.

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    Offers Preschool Prep program, Weekly Kids Club, Teen Job Readiness and Employment Program, and college scholarships.

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    School Readiness Programs
    Faith Based Youth Programs
    Student Financial Aid
    Youth Employment Programs
    Youth Enrichment Programs