August 26, 2024 - Page 6 of 6 - American Public News

Community Action Akron Summit, a private nonprofit group, will hold a Head Start enrollment day on Tuesday for families to learn more about Head Start. Parents and guardians will also be able to enroll their children in this federally funded program. Head Start provides part- and full-day programs for children aged 3 to 5 from low-income families. The group’s goal, according to their website, is to ensure “that both low-income children and parents are prepared for kindergarten and for a life filled with learning.”Other programs offered by Community Action include Early Head Start for children from birth to age 3. The group also offers in-home services to pregnant women and families preparing for the birth of a child. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following Greater Akron locations: Arlington Community Development Corporation, 539 S. Arlington Rd., AkronCedar CDC, 442 Bell St., AkronFive Points CDC, 660 W. Exchange St., AkronOak Creek CDC, 1335 Massillon Rd., AkronSummit Lake CDC, 390 W. Crosier St., AkronWaterloo CDC, 1205 E. Waterloo Rd., AkronBarberton CDC, 315 E. State St., BarbertonMacedonia CDC, 852 Highland Rd., MacedoniaDavid Bacon CDC, 181 Strecker Dr., TallmadgeFederal guidelines determine eligibility for the program based on age and family income. To enroll children at the event, the documentation listed at ca-akron.org/head-start/eligibility is required.For more information about the Head Start program, visit ca-akron.org/head-start or call 330-643-0711.The post Head Start enrollment event set for Tuesday across Akron region appeared first on Signal Akron.