Washington Heights Early Childhood and Family Hub

The Early Childhood and Family Hub will be a unique facility in Washington Heights and a

prototype for national scalability. This “all-in-one” community center will seamlessly

integrate a range of well-being services, educational programming, social benefits, and

community resources tailored for children under five and their caregivers, all within a

single central Hub.

Caregivers will be directed to the Hub through referrals from our many community

collaborators that serve families with young children. Located in an accessible location with

ample indoor and outdoor space, our program will engage each child’s entire support

network. There will be outdoor gardens and a teaching kitchen that provides food and

educational programs. Developmentally appropriate play spaces, a library and literacy

program, art and music programs are central to the plan. A highly skilled staff of social

workers, community members, and educators will partner with families to optimize this

critical time in children’s lives.

The development of the Hub has been a collective endeavor, shaped with input from local

families, community collaborators, and experts in early childhood development. A

community steering committee has shaped the project and will continue to provide insight.