Early Head Start at Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD)
Eligibility
Must be pregnant or have a child 0-36 months, must be low income. Must live in Pierce County (with some exceptions). Children in foster or kinship care or experiencing homelessness automatically qualify.
Required documents
*Child's birth certificate
*Prior year household income if not receiving public assistance or child in foster/kinship care
*Foster/Kinship caregiver authorization letter if applicable
*Proof of public assistance and monthly amount if applicable (SNAP, TANF, SSI)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages
Spanish, Interpreter Services, English
Application process
Text to schedule in-person application (Tacoma Office) or by phone if barrier present.
Fees
No fees
Service area
Pierce, WA
Other Information
Languages
Interpreter Services
Spanish
English
Target Population
Foster or Adoptive Families
Low Income Families
Children with Developmental Delays
Children with Disabilities
Pregnant/Expectant Parents
Age Range
Infants (Under 1)
Toddlers (1-2)
Description
With a trained home visitor, low income families learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings and develop a plan for family and child growth.
What's Here
Providing organization
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD)
Educational Service Districts improve the quality and efficiency of educational programs through partnerships with K-12 education, early learning, higher education, and public and private organizations.