October is Head Start Awareness Month

posted 9/20/23 -- Head Start programs support growth and learning for all members of your family. Since 1965, more than 37 million children have benefited from Head Start. Every October, we celebrate Head Start’s historical roots, current impact and lasting legacy. During Head Start Awareness Month LCCAA appreciates your help sharing the program with the community.

In Head Start and Early Head Start, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children are supported across all domains of development, and enrolled pregnant women receive assistance with health and wellness. From birth to age five, programs support learning through play, and relationship building creates a strong foundation for becoming lifelong learners.

We use curriculum that is based on strong scientific research while also supporting social and emotional development. Children learn healthy habits that will make them thrive and staff support the physical, social and emotional well-being of all family members. Children with disabilities and delays are fully included.

As needed, families are helped with goals ranging from employment to medical connections. Meanwhile, parents participate as leaders in the program giving input on activities and operations.

LCCAA is proud to offer Head Start in directly-operated centers, through school district and childcare partnerships and in our home-based program. LCCAA has been providing Head Start in Lorain County since 1966 and continues to be the county’s only provider.

Wear your Head Start T-shirt or the Head Start colors (red, white and blue) this month to show your pride. Follow events across the nation by visiting The Family Room Blog by the Office of Head Start: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog