New Directions Early Head Start
New Directions Early Head Start (NDEHS) provides pregnant people, infants, toddlers and their families with quality care and family services. We support families by providing the best services for them and their very young children with the goal to promote children’s success and families’ self-sufficiency through community collaboration and partnerships. This includes both home-based and center-based services for families.
We have centers in Wilmington – Neighborhood House Inc. and Hilltop, as well as in Newark with the Early Learning Center at University of Delaware.
NDEHS provides home-based care throughout New Castle and Kent Counties. Offering both types of services allow for families to choose the option that works best for them.
What’s Happening in NDEHS
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Those 6 months and older, including those with disabilities and underlying medical conditions, can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 for FREE regardless of health insurance status. Updated boosters became available September 2nd, 2022.
Visit the State of Delaware COVID-19 webpage for more on where you can receive the vaccine and additional information on the virus.
Working Together Toward Equity and Social Justice
A message from the NDEHS Policy Council and Board.
Click here to read statement in English
Lea la declaración en español aquí
2021-2022 PIR Updates
The 2021-2022 Program Information Report (PIR) is updated and available in English through this link.
Ways You Can Make A Difference
Bundle Up Baby
It’s that time of year when the weather gets colder and we begin celebrating the holidays. As we do each year, we’re collecting cold weather gear such as coats, hats, mittens, car seat covers, and blankets to keep the young children in the program (and their siblings) warm this winter. Click the picture above to learn more!
Annual Toy Drive
New Direction’s Annual Toy Drive helps provide the children in our program with gifts for the holiday season. All donated toys go towards giving the gift of learning to the children and families we serve. Veiw our Amazon Wishlist by clicking the picture above!
