Program Serving BERKS, PA

Berks County Head Start Head Start

A Head Start program operating 7 centers across 3 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
1111 Commons Boulevard
Reading PA
Contact Phone
(610) 987-8453
Locations
7 centers

About This Organization

The Head Start program locally is administered by the Berks Community Action Program (BCAP), which receives the federal grant to operate the program in Berks County. BCAP, in turn, contracts with the BCIU to operate the program throughout the county.Children ages 3-5 attend classes approximately four hours per day, four days a week during the school year; transportation is provided. In addition, we have three classes that provide services to children in the afternoon at the Oley Center, the Reading Muhlenberg Center, and the Blue Marsh Center. These sites serve also as hands-on experience for high school students enrolled in Berks Career and Technology Center's Occupational Child Development programs.
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Who is Eligible?

Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

For enrollment information contact:Isabel Henao- 610-987-8237- ihenao@berksiu.orgJuli Schaeffer - 610-987-8236- julbor@berksiu.org

Center Locations

This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.

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