Community Dspute Rsolution Center

EOP's Head Start program strives to build real and lasting foundations that support children and families toward gaining interdependence. This program offers social, physical, cognitive, and language development growth that provides positive and healthy experiences for three- to five-year-old children within the community. Children learn as they play, developing essential skills for future social and educational success. Medical, dental, and mental health services are also provided to ensure that all of the children are able to maintain a sound body and mind for developmental success. Head Start for the Future: Head Start equips children from lower income families with the same opportunities and knowledge that their peers from higher income families are able to obtain. " Enrollment is open year round. " Children can start on their 3rd birthday. " Being potty trained is not a requirement

Family Enrichment Network has been operational since 1978 as a nonprofit organization that offers programs for children and families. The organization provides support services for the optimal developmental, educational, emotional and physical growth of young children. It offers child resource and referral services, such as child care options, parental information about regulatory and quality issues and parent referrals to networks of caregivers. Additionally, the organization organizes various programs, including child care, food and employment programs. Family Enrichment Network provides services to children that include classroom instruction, transportation, individualized treatment, and speech, occupational and physical therapies. Family Enrichment Network is located in Johnson City, N.Y.

Founded in 1964, Pro Action is a nonprofit organization that works to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty. It offers a wide variety of programs, such as energy, senior wellness, summer food and caregiver support programs. Its services include home, youth, family development and transportation services. Pro Action provides information regarding Medicare supplemental policies and long-term care insurances. The organization s summer food program provides nutritious meals to children during summer. Its senior wellness program offers a variety of services to support the health and well-being of senior citizens. It is affiliated with the National Community Action Partnership, National Community Action Foundation, New York State Community Action Association and Family Development Association of New York State. The organization is located in Bath, N.Y.