Early Childhood Program
More than half of East Harlem’s children live below the poverty line and are vulnerable because of poor nutrition, isolation, language barriers and restricted physical space in their homes. Our Early Childhood Program serves children first by establishing trusting relationships with parents, helping them create a safe and healthy environment in which their children may grow. The key components of the program are Home-Based with Socialization and Early Intervention services.
The Home-Based with Socialization Program (HBS) works with East Harlem families whose very young children (up to age three) are at risk of developmental delays. We focus on supporting parents in the work of raising children, model appropriate parental behavior, work to improve parent and child communications, evaluate and track the development of the children, and refer children with suspected developmental delays to other appropriate services.
Children ages zero to three with suspected delays are referred to Early Intervention services. Evaluations and therapies are provided by licensed professionals who have been approved by NYS to provide EI services. Service Coordinators provide ongoing support. Treatment plans include home-based and center-based services.
Early Childhood photo gallery
Center-Based program photo gallery
