ASFSC Early Head Start

For toddlers, communication, social skills, emotional development, play, and motor skills are usually more important than memorizing the alphabet.🙂

🍩💙 Join Us for Donuts with Dads! 💙🍩

We are excited to celebrate the amazing dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors who make a difference in the lives of our children every day! Join us for a special morning of donuts, smiles, and quality time as we honor the men who lead, love, and inspire.

📅 June 17
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

We look forward to celebrating with our EHS families! ❤️

🗓️ Upcoming Events: Visit the calendar at dhcls.org to view more and register for events.

🙏 Join Us for the First Annual ComfortCALLS Day – July 16

Local churches have always been a source of hope, compassion, and support for those facing life’s challenges. We invite your congregation to take part in the First Annual ComfortCALLS Day and help reach individuals who may be struggling with loneliness, hardship, or uncertainty.

Through volunteer outreach, prayer, sharing information about 211 services, or simply encouraging community connections, your church can make a meaningful difference. Together, we can remind our neighbors that they are not alone and that help is just a phone call away.

Wiregrass 211 launched ComfortCALLS to bring comfort, connection, and compassion to homebound seniors facing isolation. This program provides friendly conversations and wellness check-ins that brighten lives and strengthen community ties.

On July 16, we will host the First Annual ComfortCALLS Day—a community-wide effort to raise awareness and support seniors who may be feeling alone. Held during the height of summer, this initiative also helps ensure homebound seniors are safe and supported during periods of extreme heat.

We invite local churches to join us in showing how a simple phone call can make a lasting difference.

How to Participate:
• Make a ComfortCALL to a homebound church member- homebound seniors.
• Spend a few minutes talking, listening, and checking on their well-being, especially during extreme heat
• Encourage ongoing participation by referring individuals to Wiregrass 211 for ComfortCALLS enrollment
• Invite others to join in spreading compassion across our community
• Support the mission through a donation to Wiregrass 211

Together, we can ensure that no senior feels forgotten—and that every call brings comfort, connection, and hope.

Partner with Wiregrass 211 and help bring comfort, hope, and connection to our community—one call at a time.
For more information, please visit wiregrass211.com/comfortcallsday or email us at [email protected]

Wiregrass 211. Help starts here.

Another R**e Aggression Defense class for women is ready to start taking registrations. Defensive tactics instructors with Dothan Police Department will provide self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Been looking to get into a class like this? Regsiter today!

Understanding Early Development: Newborn, Infant, and Toddler Stages

Child development happens in clear but overlapping stages, each with its own focus and milestones.

The newborn stage (birth to 3 months) is centered on adjustment, bonding, and basic survival needs.

Babies at this stage are learning to regulate through sleep, feeding, and connection with caregivers.

They rely heavily on reflexes and respond best to touch, soothing voices, and consistent care.

The infant stage (3–12 months) brings rapid growth in movement, communication, and curiosity about the world.

Babies begin rolling, sitting, crawling, and exploring objects with more intentional play.

They also develop early communication skills like babbling, gestures, and recognizing familiar voices and faces.

The toddler stage (1–3 years) focuses on independence, emotional expression, and early language growth.

Toddlers begin walking, climbing, and using words or short phrases to communicate needs and feelings.

Big emotions are common during this stage as self-control skills are still developing.

Across all stages, connection, consistency, and responsive caregiving are the foundation for healthy development.

Understanding these differences helps caregivers support children in ways that match their stage of growth.



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