Armstrong County Community Action Agency Head Start is currently seeking applications for children in the Ford City area for a new classroom that is just opening later in this month at their facility on 6th Avenue in Ford City.
The classroom will run Tuesday through Friday from 9:15 AM till 1:15 PM.
Head Start is a FREE program providing developmentally appropriate preschool to area children.
If your child is three years old, is not yet ready for kindergarten, and your family meets the income guidelines, please call Head Start at 724-545-3632. The majority of enrolled families’ income must fall within the 100% Federal poverty guidelines. For example, currently the 100% guidelines for a family of four is $25,100. We may also accept some families up to 130% guidelines, which for a family of four would be $32,630.
Ten percent of Head Start’s enrollment must include children with disabilities. Head Start is a high quality preschool program that prepares children to enter school healthy, confident, and ready to succeed.
The facility is also accepting applications for the next program year. They have classrooms in Apollo, Ford City, Dayton, Freeport, Shannock, and Kittanning.