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Early Head Start
A federally-funded child development and family support program that provides early education, health, mental health, nutrition and social services for low-income pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three. Services provided directly or through referral may include prenatal education and parenting classes for pregnant women; child development information; parent/child activities; a home visiting program for families with newborns; early education services in a variety of settings; comprehensive health and mental health services including smoking cessation and substance abuse treatment; coordination with organizations providing early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities; assistance in obtaining income support, housing or emergency cash; and transportation to program services.
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Much appreciated, I'd be lost without it. I've used 211 even before it was open 24/7.
- Frequent 211 WNY Caller
"211 WNY provides a critical communications platform that allows the Help Me Grow community partnership to successfully link families with young children to needed local resources. 211 is a single access point for individuals seeking information and services to keep children healthy and developing on track, as well as services that benefit the entire family."
- Lynn Pullano, Director of Help Me Grow WNY
"211 WNY is a valuable resource for the WNY community and one which our residents have come to rely on. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is proud to support this initiative and believes fully in the mission of 211 WNY to offer help when it is needed the most."
- Michael Weiner, President & CEO United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
"Excellent service, very polite and professional. Thank you!"
- Heather H.
“211 WNY is the best kept secret around!”
- A 211 Frequent Caller

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