PathStone Child and Family Development program is now taking applications for Early Head Start, Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs. Children must be age eligible and meet the income guidelines. Families who receive unemployment benefits, work at a low-paying job or receive SSI are a few of those who may be income eligible.

Early Head Start serves children from birth to 3 years old. Pregnant women are also eligible for the program. Families living in the Panther Valley, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Lehighton and Weatherly school districts are eligible.Head Start serves children 3 to 5. Families living in the Panther Valley, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe and Lehighton school districts are eligible.Pre-K Counts serves children ages 3 to 5. Families living in the Panther Valley, Lehighton and Palmerton school districts are eligible. Income guidelines are slightly higher for this program than they are Head Start.Now is the time to call and register your child. Openings fill up quickly. If you wait until summer or right before the school year starts, all openings might be filled and your child will go on a waiting list.Call 610-377-5671 or 570-645-7578.It is the policy of PathStone Child and Family Development program not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in its admission procedures, educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504, Title VI, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the American With Disabilities Act of 1992.