MACON, Ga. — All over central Georgia, several kids have the opportunity to get a "head start" from a young age.
The Head Start program is designed to "support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Head Start staff actively engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes," according to their website.
The program is available for no cost to kids aged 3-5 years old in eligible families.
The Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council (MBEOC) says the program helps children with a range of services, like medical, dental, and mental health, nutrition, parent involvement and family support, and literacy.
To find out more about eligibility and enrollment in Bibb and Monroe Counties, you can visit the Macon-Bibb EOC website.
Buck Melton Community Center Head Start
150 Sessions Drive, Macon
Agnes Barden Center Head Start/Early Head Start
2521 Anderson Drive, Macon
Monroe County Center Head Start/Early Head Start
525 Highway 83, Forsyth
Walter P. Jones Center Head Start/Early Head Start
2350 Alandale Drive, Macon
For Head Start locations outside of the Bibb County area, visit the MGCAA's website, or the Office of the Administration for Children & Families website.
1) Dublin County Head Start Recruitment
Where: 1014 MLK Jr. Drive, Dublin, GA 31040
When: June 6, 20, and 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
Your Child has to be from 3-5 years old, and you must bring:
- proof of birth
- Social Security card
- Immunization 3231
- Medicaid/Insurance card
- proof of income
- Well Child Check/Dental Exam
- GA Public Health 3300 (if applicable)
For questions or more information, you can call 478-922-4464.
2) Montgomery County Head Start Recruitment
Where: 1808 West MLK Jr. Blvd, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445
When: June 6 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
Your Child has to be from 3-5 years old, and you must bring:
- proof of birth
- Social Security card
- Immunization 3231
- Medicaid/Insurance card
- proof of income
- Well Child Check/Dental Exam
- GA Public Health 3300 (if applicable)
For questions or more information, you can call 478-922-4464.
3) Pulaski County Head Start Recruitment
Where: 143 North Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
When: June 6, 20, and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
Your Child has to be from 3-5 years old, and you must bring:
- proof of birth
- Social Security card
- Immunization 3231
- Medicaid/Insurance card
- proof of income
- Well Child Check/Dental Exam
- GA Public Health 3300 (if applicable)
For questions or more information, you can call 478-922-4464.
4) Wilkinson County Head Start Recruitment
Where: 138 Paper Mill Road, Gordon, GA 31031
When: June 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
Your Child has to be from 3-5 years old, and you must bring:
- proof of birth
- Social Security card
- Immunization 3231
- Medicaid/Insurance card
- proof of income
- Well Child Check/Dental Exam
- GA Public Health 3300 (if applicable)
For questions or more information, you can call 478-922-4464.
5) Treutlen County Head Start Recruitment
Where: 1062 Jennings Lane, Soperton, GA 30457
When: June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
Your Child has to be from 3-5 years old, and you must bring:
- proof of birth
- Social Security card
- Immunization 3231
- Medicaid/Insurance card
- proof of income
- Well Child Check/Dental Exam
- GA Public Health 3300 (if applicable)
For questions or more information, you can call 478-922-4464.
6) Crawford County Head Start Recruitment
Where: 1011 US Hwy 341 N. Roberta, GA 31078
When: June 6, 20, and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Requirements
Your Child has to be from 3-5 years old, and you must bring:
- proof of birth
- Social Security card
- Immunization 3231
- Medicaid/Insurance card
- proof of income
- Well Child Check/Dental Exam
- GA Public Health 3300 (if applicable)
For questions or more information for Bibb and Monroe Counties, you can call The Macon Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council at 478-738-3240 or visit maconbibbeoc.com/head-start.
For questions or more information for other central ga counties, you can call The MGCAA at 478-922-4464 or visit www.mgcaa.org/head-start/.