Carroll County Head Start and Early Head Start
Catholic Charities Head Start and Early Head Start of Carroll County provides a comprehensive range of early childhood development services for pre-school children and their families. We promote excellence through the provision of holistic services, partnering with parents and community organizations, and by supporting continuous quality improvement.
Catholic Charities Head Start and Early Head Start operate at three locations in Carroll County: Westminster Non-Profit Building, Church of the Brethren and Taneytown. The main offices are located in Westminster.
Carroll County Head Start in the News, Stories & Testimonials
Catholic Charities faces significant impact from proposed state budget cuts
With the COVID-19 crisis still underway, Catholic Charities' 2021 fiscal-year budget faces a significant challenge in a newly proposed state budget. The budget cut proposal, just introduced, would leave funding for Medicaid provider rates flat [...]
Stopping the summer slide from a distance
Since Catholic Charities began its Head Start and Early Head Start programs, parents have repeatedly stressed their need and appreciation for the programs. That’s why it was clear that the summer programs needed to happen, [...]
“If Catholic Charities stopped feeding people … where would they eat?”
Cedric Howard, senior cook at Our Daily Bread Employment Center, arrives at work two hours early these days – but doesn’t mind the 4 a.m. start. “This place is like a lifesaver to me. I’m [...]