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, Jim Thorpe, Lehighton and Weatherly school districts are eligible.Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5. Families living in 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.To register, call 610-377-5671 or 570-645-7578.