Norristown Area MOMobile®
An innovative collaboration between Maternity Care Coalition and Montgomery Early Learning Centers. Empowering Parents to Teach & Nurture Their Children
Norristown Area Early Head Start MOMobile® Program
- Helps pregnant women stay healthy and have a healthy baby.
- Assists parents with very young children to take a lead role in their child's learning and development, to become their baby's first teachers, and to build positive family relationships.
Where do Norristown Area EHS families live?
Families expecting babies and/or children under 3 are encouraged to apply. Eligible families having incomes that are below the federal poverty guidelines and live in zip codes 19401, 19403, 19405, 19406, 19407, 19408, 19428, and 19462.
What services does the program provide?
- Prenatal education and support.
- Parent support and parent/child activities.
- Full-day child care for infants and toddlers.
- Referrals for health care, social services, housing and food assistance.
- Help with job training, GED, health insurance and public benefits.
- Support for children with disabilities and their families.
- Group activities and socializing.
What type of childcare does the EHS program offer?
The Center-Based program is an infant/toddler setting where children are cared for by loving and dedicated trained staff. There is a 4 to 1 child/teacher ratio and meals and snacks are provided. In our Home-Based program, a MOMobile® Family Advocate visits families at home. She supports parents in nurturing their baby's development. Family-Centered social services are also offered to all participating families.
Who guides the development of the EHS programs?
The EHS - MOMobile® program is governed by the EHS Policy Council. This group consists of parents and local community leaders who work with the EHS Director to actively make decisions about the program. Staff members work directly with families and create partnerships with community agencies to help families get the services they need.
Families of children with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
(MCC) sponsors the Early Head Start program in conjunction with its Norristown Area MOMobile® site, and in partnership with Montgomery Early Learning Centers.
To download the printable brochure, click here. [ ehs_brochure.pdf 224k ]
For more information contact:
Norristown Area Early Head Start
1 West Main Street, Ste. 250
Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-1505
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