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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Men Make a Difference in Head Start
Head Start men made a difference throughout the school year. At monthly meetings, fathers and father figures – and more than a few mothers – discuss important topics and share insights from their experiences. “They discussed how important the father role is in child development and how to find concreate supports to navigate that role,” said Diana Riffe, Family Service Assistant Supervisor and one of the group’s facilitators.
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Community Connections Returns
LCCAA’s Community Connections program has returned. Teaming up with Ohio Edison, the program offers energy-efficient refrigerators, freezers and light bulbs to income eligible Ohio Edison customers.
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Med Student Purchases First Car
Congratulations to Isabel Rivera, the proud owner of her first car! Isabel purchased the 2010 Lincoln MKZ thanks to the partnership between Lorain County Community Action Agency and OhioMeansJobs Lorain County.
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Central Plaza Teacher Earns Degree
Delilah Jones and Head Start have been part of each other for nearly 30 years. The Central Plaza Lead Teacher earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Cincinnati this spring while maintaining her presence on the Dean’s List.
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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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