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Head Start - Lynchburg, Lynchburg Community Action Group

701 Thomas Road, Suite 202, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Children ages three to five years old, from low-income families.

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Lynchburg, VA
Amherst, VA
Bedford, VA

Description

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

Providing organization

Lynchburg Community Action Group, Inc.

Lyn-CAG is a community action agency that provides programs for low income - moderate income individuals and families. Services and programs include Education and Training (computer, CNA, GED); Emergency and Crisis Intervention ( assistance with rent, mortgage or utility payments); Housing Counseling, Home Buyers Club, Housing Services and Weatherization Programs; Virginia Cares; Head Start and Childcare; EITC and Tax Preparation.