Worcester Head Start Millbury

WCAC Head Start is a dynamic preschool program in Southbridge, MA, offering center-based education for children ages 3-5. With sites in Southbridge, Webster, East Brookfield, and Leicester, WCAC Head Start focuses on language, literacy, and social-emotional development to prepare children for school. They provide full-day, half-day, year-round, and school-year classrooms, serving income-eligible families from various communities in Southern Worcester County. WCAC Head Start is committed to providing developmentally appropriate curricula, health and nutrition services, special education opportunities, and family services. All classrooms are nationally accredited, and parents are encouraged to actively participate in their children's education through trainings, workshops, volunteering, and parent-center committees. With over 60 years of community action, WCAC Head Start is dedicated to helping families achieve economic self-sufficiency through their programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts.Generated from the website

Since 1965 HCS Head Start Inc. has been providing high-quality early childhood education services for children and families in cities and towns located in Western Massachusetts. We are committed to providing low-income children and their families with a Beacon of Hope and source of support for a brighter future. We strive to do so by providing high quality comprehensive child development services to enrolled children and empowering families to achieve stability in their home environment. We serve Brimfield, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Granby (Shared with Community Action), Hampden, Holland, Holyoke, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, South Hadley (Shared with Community Action), Springfield, Three Rivers, Wales, and Wilbraham. Head Start provides a solid foundation for children to gain necessary skills to enter kindergarten and to be successful in life. Our centers are fully licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. For more information about our centers or the towns we serve, contact us at (413) 417-7779.

Self Help Inc. is a nonprofit Community Action Agency dedicated to reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency in Southeastern Massachusetts. They offer a diverse range of services designed to support families and individuals in achieving their full potential through education, strategic assistance, and community resources. With programs such as Head Start, home energy assistance, and emergency services, Self Help Inc. focuses on promoting healthy development, economic stability, and community engagement. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to create healthier lives and foster a sense of self-sufficiency within their communities. Generated from the website