Grantee Serving SHANNON, MO

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 12 centers across 10 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
1 Old Alton Roa
Winona MO 65588
Contact Phone
(573) 325-4255
Locations
12 centers

About This Organization

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program for 3 to 5 year olds. We currently provide services for 578 children and families in 15 locations.Services include:Education, Nutrition, Health, Mental Health, Dental, Social Services, Parent involvement and Special services for children with disabilities.
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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

Recruitment ProcessEarly Head Start and Head Start take applications all year. Head Start uses two weeks in March to start recruitment for the upcoming school year. Transportation is provided when possible. Poverty guidelines and eligibility selection criteria are used to select income eligible children for Head Start.

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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