The Talbot County Early Head Start program offers early care, education and family support to children birth to 3 years of age and their families. Our mission is to provide resources and opportunities that nurture children, empower parents, and strengthen families so they may be successful in school and life and become self-sufficient members of their community.​

Program Eligibility Criteria:

• Early Head Start is a federally funded, income based program; most families must meet Federal Poverty income guidelines
• Have a child under 3 years of age

Services Offered/Provided:

• Early Childhood Development program
• Opportunities for children with disabilities
• Full day, year round services
• Limited extended day childcare for those who qualify
• Referrals to Adult Education Classes – GED and ESL (English as a Second Language)
• Parenting Education and Parent Support groups
• Nutrition and Health Education
• Links to community resources

Service Location:

Talbot County Center for Children and Families
305 Glenwood Avenue
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: 410-820-6940

Service Hours:

Center Hours Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff is available to assist families with enrollment and participation in program services

Referral Form

Must be completed in its entirety and returned to 305 Glenwood Avenue, Easton, MD or faxed to 410-820-6958
Referral to ​EHS​​
Please submit your referral form by mail to the address above
or by email Talbot.Health@maryland.gov

For Additional Program Information please call: 410-820-6940

TCHD’S Early Head Start Program is

Updated 8-2021