CICP (Community Infant/Child Program)
The Community Infant / Child program provides services to English and Spanish speaking families that need more parenting techniques and support. CICP is a strengths based program that focuses on and encourages the attachment between caregivers and infant / toddlers. This program is oriented for those families that need more intensive in-home parenting education and support.

The CIC Program has been implemented in Summit County since 2000, and it has a proven track record of success in improving parenting skills that lead to the reduction of child abuse and neglect. This program serves children ages 0 to 5 as well as pregnant women.

Accepted Referrals
CICP is currently operated out of Youth and Family Services in Summit County Government. This program accepts referral from:

Community Connections Early Childhood Intervention ECO FIRC Please call with referrals or questions.

Nurse Family Partnership Physicians Public Health Social Services

Early Head Start
Summit County Early Head Start will serve 24 children ages 0-3 as well as pregnant women. Early Head Start works in partnership with the families and the community in providing home visitation, childcare, education, health services for children, as well as self-sufficiency services to their families. Summit County Head Start is a partnership between Summit County Government, Summit School District, Early Childhood Options, and the Family and Intercultural Resource Center. It also works collaboratively with licensed center-based and family child cares. Mili Shoemaker is a Parent Educator for this program, providing weekly in home visitations and monthly group meetings with families.

Additional Information
For more information contact the Engagement Specialist at (970) 513-1170 ext. 303