Early Childhood

Wayne Early Childhood Coalition will have trainings on July 28 (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and October 28 (Nutrition in Pregnancy and Infancy). More details to come. Save the Date Flyer

Support for Moms— Group is held weekly at the Wayne County Health Department. These groups are led by experienced moms that are trained by Anazao Community Partners. No registration or RSVP is needed. Come as you are and babies are always welcome! Every Monday from 1-2 pm at Wayne County Health Department. Download Flyer here.

Resources:

List of local Childcare and Diaper Banks

Early Childhood Mental Health Virtual Trainings with Free CEUs

Ohio Help Me Grow- Home Visiting: The hardest and most important job in the world. Help Me Grow home visitors can provide caring support and reliable information on the topics that matter to you. When a parent schedules a home visit with Help Me Grow Home Visiting, they will have the opportunity to share their thoughts about parenting, ask questions, and receive reliable information based on their individual family needs or topics of interest. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Healthy Pregnancies, Baby and Child Health, Breastfeeding, Nutrition, Immunizations, Child Growth and Development, Discipline, Toilet Training, Child Safety, Household Safety, Local Resources. If you are interested in Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program call: 330-616-3322  or 1-800-755-4769

Early Childhood Mental Health Services:Anazao Community Partners (ACP) recognizes the importance of intervening early to support the social and emotional development of young children during their most critical years to prevent chronic and pervasive mental health challenges later in life.  ACP is eager to support mothers during all stages of their pregnancy and postpartum, parents navigating challenging childhood behaviors, and children 0-5 years-old.  ACP currently has providers trained in Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment to help support children 2-7 years-old improve their relationship with their parent(s) and teach parents skills to manage challenging behaviors.  Providers are also trained in The Growing Brain Curriculum and can provide psychoeducation relating to a young child's brain development. Contact 330-264-9597 to get engaged in services. 

Head Start and Early Head Start: Community Action Wayne/Medina provides free programs through Early Head Start and Head Start. Head Start is a federally funded program for children ages 3-5. CAW/M offers part year center-based options, full year JFS childcare options, and home-based options. 

Early Head Start is designed for pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 years. This program offers full year JFS childcare (center-based options 18 months-3 years) and home-based option. 

Head Start programs use a two-generational, comprehensive approach to ensuring children and their caregivers are school-ready. Please visit the Website to start the application process, or call (330) 264-8677 press 3 to speak to the Enrollment Specialist for more information.