A six month old baby’s brain is 50% the size of an adult’s, by 3 years of age a baby’s brain is 80% the size of an adult’s. 0-3 years of age is a huge time for brain growth.
Through the power of partnerships, Sixpence was created to put highly effective early care and learning opportunities within reach of our youngest and most vulnerable children.
Adams County Sixpence Home Visitation
What we do:
- Support families with a child prenatal to age 3
- One-on-one Home Visits
- Monthly Socialization Events
- Developmental Screenings
- Parent-Child Learning Activities
- Health and Wellness Support and Education
- Connections to Additional/Community Resources
Do I Qualify for Sixpence?
You and your child may be eligible for the Sixpence Program if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- You, the parent, are 19 or younger;
- Premature Birth or Low Birth Weight;
- Family’s income qualifies you for participation in federal, free, or reduced lunch program;
- Main language spoken is something other than English;
- High School education has not been completed.
Contact us for more information or visit https://www.singasongofsixpence.org/
Sixpence Coordinator
Wendy Gwennap
wendy.gwennap@hpstigers.org
Sixpence Home Visitor
Mickie Hajny
michelle.hajny@hpstigers.org
