Grantee Serving ERIE, PA

The Greater Erie Community Action Committee Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 14 centers across 6 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
18 West 9th Street
Erie PA
Contact Phone
(814) 459-4581
Website
http://www.gecac.org
Locations
14 centers
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About This Organization

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program serving low-income preschool children ages 3 to 5 and their families. The Head Start Program has a tradition of delivering high quality services with the overall goal of promoting school readiness by enhancing the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Significant emphasis is placed on engaging parents in their children’s learning and assisting parents in making progress towards their own educational, literacy, and employment goals. All facets of a child’s life are impacted through the Head Start program including education, early childhood development, health, safety, nutrition, mental health, family involvement, and community partnerships.
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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

Eligibility 3-5 years old Erie County resident Family's total income before taxes within the last 12 months is equal to, or less than, the income guidelines 2012 HHS Poverty Guidelines Family Unit 100% 130% 1 $11,170 $14,521 2 $15,130 $19,669 3 $19,090 $24,817 4 $23,050 $29,965 for each additional add $3,960 $5,148 OR Receiving public assistance OR Child in foster care OR Receiving SSI benefits. Contact Person Wendy Wojtecki (814) 459-4581 ext.421 Brenda Nielsen (814) 459-4581 ext.422

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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