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Description
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Promotes school readiness for preschool children ages 3-5 in low-income families by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health and nutritional services. Parent involvement is expected and also provides special services for children with physical and developmental disabilities. TWO GENERATION PROJECT: Provides case manager services to families by assessing family strengths, needs, progress, identifying target areas, developing family goals and objectives. By focusing on these priorities, workers may assist the families in combating intergenerational poverty and moving towards achieving self-sufficiency.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Dorchester County
Maryland - Somerset County
Maryland - Talbot County
Maryland - Wicomico County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 9AM 4PM
Tue: 9AM 4PM
Wed: 9AM 4PM
Thu: 9AM 4PM
Fri: 9AM 4PM
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Eligibility
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Low-income families with children ages 3 and 4 years old. For Two Generation Project, must be a family member of a child enrolled in Early Head Start and meet the poverty guideline of 180%.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information or apply online.
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Documents Required
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For Head Start, call or email for information. For Two Generation Project, must provide photo ID, proof of income, proof of residency, and proof of enrollment.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Assist teachers in the classroom. Duties vary.
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Programs at this agency
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Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Somerset County
Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Wicomico County
Shore UP, Office of Home Energy Programs, Worcester County
Shady Pines Adult Day Center
Shore UP, Foster Grandparents Program
Shore UP, Tax Preparation Assistance
Shore UP, Housing & Community Development
Shore UP, Early Head Start
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