Lorain Community Action Agency
LCCAA is closed Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to extreme cold.
LCCAA offices and Head Start centers will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to extreme cold. 
Staff will be working from home and Energy Services appointments will take place. 
Our Mission is to Serve and Empower Lorain County Residents in Need
Eligibility Calculator

Eligibility is determined by income and family size. 

1) Enter your family size

2) Enter your family gross income (before taxes are withheld)

3) Enter the time period of the gross income 

4) Click calculate (to see what help may be available to you)

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Head Start
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Head Start prepares children for Kindergarten and academic success while promoting self-sufficiency in the children and their parents.
 

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Energy Services
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LCCAA operates a variety of programs designed to help with your utility bill.

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Produce Center
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LCCAA’s Produce Center is open to all Lorain County residents who qualify on a weekly basis. Appointments are required.

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Pathways HUB
LCPHUB is a free program seeking to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of at-risk mothers and infants.

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News and Information

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Winter Crisis Making a Difference
Winter heating assistance for residents who are without heat or threatened with disconnection is now making a difference in Lorain County.
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Letter Recognition Comes Step By Step
Recognizing letters sets a foundation for successfully learning to read. A step-by-step approach and a variety of activities help children build this key skill. Within our research-based curriculum at Head Start, we begin by teaching children to recognize the letters in their first name, since those are the letters they likely see most often.
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Mentoring Program Includes Physical Exercise
A new LCCAA partnership brings support to Lorain County boys and girls. The Youth Mentoring Series began in November at the Elyria Youth Sports Club with Men of Courage. Men of Courage provides mentoring for youth ages 9 to 12, most of whom are participants in the club’s sports.
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Head Start Screens for Lead Exposure
Lead poisoning and exposure can lead to serious health problems in young children. LCCAA Head Start screens all students for lead exposure each school year to find and treat issues early. Screenings will occur in early February at LCCAA Head Start centers around the county.
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By the Numbers

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7

Number of Head Start centers in Lorain County operated directly by LCCAA

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5

Number of Care Coordination Agencies working with the LCCAA Lorain County Pathways HUB

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316

Average number of LCCAA Resource Directories distributed monthly

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Contact Us

Administrative Office Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Phone:

440-245-2009 or toll free 1-888-245-2009

Mail:

Lorain County Community Action Agency
936 Broadway Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44052-0245

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