Economic Opportunities Council (EOC) of Indian River
2455 St. Lucie Avenue
Vero Beach , Florida 32960

Phone: (772) 562-417
Extension:
Toll Free Phone: (877) 220-1223
Fax: (772) 794-7597
TDD Phone:

Website: https://eocofirc.net/head-start-vpk/

Program Description

Early Head Start/Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive school readiness program that enhances the social, physical, and cognitive development of children. Children's skills are developed in language and literacy, early math, social and emotional development, nature and science, creative arts, fine and gross motor skills, physical health and nutrition.

Services Available Through This Program

Child Care Information and Referral , Education- Public School Information: PreK-12

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Early Head Start Pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers (birth - age 2) Head Start. Child must be 3 or 4 years of age on or before September 1st of the school year Early Head Start serves pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers, birth - age 2. Head Start serves children ages 3 - 5 and prepares them for kindergarten. Priority families: Household income up to 130% of the poverty level Family homelessness Child in foster care Family receiving public assistance (TANF, SSI, or SNAP) VPK

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

None

Points of Interest

Languages: English, Spanish | Areas Served: Indian River County EOC?s seven (7) Centers in Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serve over 300 children each year. All locations offer Head Start services for children 3 -5 years of age. Early Head Start services, for pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers are currently provided at our Douglas Head Start and St. Helen?s Head Start (2-year-olds).