First Start Partherships for Children and Families

Growing Hearts & Minds

CHAMBERSBURG, PA   |  www.firststartpartnerships.org

Mission

We partner with our families, schools, and communities to ensure that each child arrives ready for kindergarten.

Ruling year info

1965

President & CEO

Dr. Annette Searfoss

Main address

254 East King Street Suite 103

CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201 USA

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EIN

23-1152007

NTEE code info

Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Prenatal to age 3

Early Head Start Home Visiting Program
We can visit your home weekly to give you information about your child’s growth and learning. You can also meet with other families twice a month, with activities for you and your child. Families qualify for this free program based on income and other factors.

Early Head Start Center Program
Children ages 12 to 36 months can attend a classroom designed for them. You will also have a Family Advocate to help you reach your goals for yourself, your child and your family. Families qualify for this free program based on income and other factors. Early Head Start Center Program is currently available in Waynesboro School District only.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers

Head Start Center Program
Your child can attend a classroom designed for three and four-year-old children. In addition, you will have a Family Advocate to help you reach your goals for yourself, your child and your family. Your Family Advocate will listen to your needs and help you connect with different community services such as:
Employment/Training
Financial Assistance
Housing
Health
Transportation
ESL

Families qualify for this free program based on income and other factors. Head Start Program is currently available in Chambersburg, Greencastle and Waynesboro school districts.

Pre-K Counts Center Program
Your child can attend a classroom designed for children who are three by September 1 until they enter Kindergarten. Families qualify for this free program based on income and other factors. Pre-K Counts is currently available in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, Fannett-Metal and Tuscarora school districts.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers

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First Start Partherships for Children and Families

Board of directors
as of 10/04/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Gladys Leon