Early Head Start


Early Head Start is a program for children and families from pregnant women to 3 years and includes:

  • Center based, full year classroom for toddlers in Marquette

  • Home based services (staff comes to the home)

  • Activities for you and your infant or toddler

  • Ideas on parenting

  • Support for health and nutrition education

  • Support during pregnancy

  • Information regarding community access to adult education, computer training and job readiness

  • Referral services

Other Services Provided By Early Head Start Include:

  • Support groups

  • Family fun days

  • Transition into appropriate pre-school programs

  • Parent involvement opportunities

Enrollment in Early Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes:

  • Income level

  • Homelessness

  • Foster care

  • Family needs

Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 253 for more information.

CAAM Early Head Start Centers

Ishpeming EHS Center
700 E. North Street
Ishpeming, MI 49849
906-869-2846

Gwinn EHS Center
201 Ventura
Gwinn, MI 49841
906-869-7233

Marquette EHS Center
275 Lost Creek Drive
Marquette, MI 49855
906-869-4086

Alger EHS Center
413 Maple Street
Munising, MI 49862
906-869-0062