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Head Start/Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program offered by Kent Youth and Family Services at Panther Lake ECEAP

Coordinates Head Start and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschools, which provide education and socialization skill development activities.   Family support services are part of the program.   Provides services at six sites in Kent and Covington in Kent School District.

Physical Address

10630 Southeast 204th Street, Kent, WA 98031

Hours

M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 8am-4pm.

Application process

Email for an application or visit http://kyfs.org/head-starteceap to download an application.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Children ages 3-5 whose families income is less than 130% of the Federal Poverty Level or have an IEP/IFSP. Prioritizes children of color, dual language learners, homeless families, foster children or facing trauma, or children with an Individual Education Plan.

Agency info

Kent Youth and Family Services

Offers transitional housing and support for homeless single young mothers, ages 16-17 who are at least six months pregnant or who have one or two children. Provides substance use disorder treatment and counseling for behavioral problems involving youth and their family. Runs Head Start and ECEAP programs. Provides a homework help program for children and youth in Kent area public housing.