High quality program to support pregnant women, children birth to three years of age and their family!

Early Head Start is a free program offered to pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families. The program includes weekly visits for lasting 1 and ½ hours, parent and child playgroups, support for pregnant women, developmental screenings, personalized preparation for childbirth, doula services, lactation counseling, parent-infant massage instruction, Happiest Baby TM educator, baby wearing instructions, and parent education and involvement. 

Birth to Three

Our knowledgeable staff will provide weekly visits to support you and your family. To help with your child’s development through healthy living, nutrition, oral health, fun activities to engage your child and resources to provide a warm circle of support for your entire family.

Pregnant Woman

Our compassionate staff will provide weekly visits to support your needs during your pregnancy. Information on healthy pregnancy through nutrition, exercise, rest and the development of your baby. We can provide support during labor and delivery and for breastfeeding your newborn.

Locations in Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Mecosta and Osceola Counties

Clare Early Head Start- 2050 W. Cadillac Drive, Farwell MI

Coleman Early Head Start-4839 N. Coleman Schools Road, Coleman MI

Gladwin Early Head Start-1302 Chatterton, Gladwin MI

Mecosta/Osceola Early Head Start-410 N. 3^rd Street, Big Rapids MI

Midland Early Head Start-337 Lemke, Midland MI