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Child & Family Services

We believe that every family should have the opportunity to live healthy and happy lives. Our programs and services provide safe and nurturing environments that promote positive development for both parents and children.

Family Center of Bedford County

Bedford County offers free programs for anyone expecting a child and families with children from birth through school age. Here you’ll learn how to improve family life and help your children succeed in school.

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Who's it For

Prenatal through age five

Cost

Free

Growing year kids

Growing Years Early Learning Centers

Our Early Learning Centers are located in Bedford and Johnstown provide child care services from birth through age five in a secure, educational environment.

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Bedford – 814-623-2096

Johnstown – 814-248-3800

Who's it For

Children up to five years old

Cost

Fee based on income

Head Start & Early Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start

The Head Start programs prepare children for kindergarten and parents to be lifelong teachers and mentors. They also offer free education, health, nutrition and family services for expectant parents and children up to age five.

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Who's it For

Parents and children up to five years old

Cost

Free

Kid Stop

Before-School and After-School Care (Kid Stop)

Kid Stops in Bedford and Johnstown provide before- and after-school childcare for kids from kindergarten to age 12, as well as full-time care over the summer.

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Bedford Kid Stop
814-623-2096

Johnstown Kid Stop
814-255-8799

Who's it For

Children in kindergarten through 12 years old

Cost

Fee based on income

Growing Years Early Learning Center Classroom

Pre-K Counts

Pre-K Counts provides no-cost pre-kindergarten education for eligible children ages 3 and 4.

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Who's it For

Children 3 & 4 years of age

Cost

Free to eligible families