West Haven Head Start, 227 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516, US

The West Haven Community House is a private, nonprofit organization that exists to facilitate satisfying, healthy, productive, independent and meaningful lives for the people of West Haven, Conn. A cornerstone social service agency of West Haven, the Community House annually provides services to approximately 1,000 area residents, including adults with developmental disabilities, children and families. It programs and services include a comprehensive preschool for low-income children; school-age child care before and after school; after school enrichment programs; guidance and support program for pregnant and parenting teens; social activities for adults with developmental disabilities; and day activities and residential services for adults with mental retardation. West Haven Community House also provides job training and employment for adults with developmental disabilities. It is a member agency of the United Way of Greater New Haven and receives additional funding from a variety of public entities, corporations and foundations.