Lyn-CAG Children and Family Services operates the Head Start Early Childhood Program for children ages three to five years old, from low-income families. Head Start promotes the school readiness of children, by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children’s growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas. Head Start in-person classroom instruction is provided at the following sites: Head Start Lynchburg @ 701 Thomas Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 Head Start Amherst @ Madison Heights Elementary School & Amherst Elementary School Head Start Bedford @ 1364 American Way Court Bedford, VA 24523 Head Start Stewartsville @ Stewartsville Elementary School Head Start Big Island @ Big Island Elementary School