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OACAC Head Start Spring Recruitment Underway

​April 16, 2020
​​OACAC Head Start is now accepting applications for its Head Start program for enrollment beginning in September. Head Start is a school readiness program serving children who are 3-5 years old and prepares children and their families for success in school. Children participate in a variety of educational activities. The Head Start program is designed to support the healthy growth and development of children and to support parents in their roles as the child’s first and most important teachers.


Head Start provides: medical and dental referrals; preventative health and dental assistance; screening and referrals including: developmental, language, mental health, nutrition and speech, inclusion of children with disabilities and nutritious meals. Bus transportation available based on bus routes and schedule for half day. Transportation assistance is also available for families to attend Head Start Activities. Head Start invites children with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the program. Full day, extended day or half-day sessions are available. Families who meet income guidelines and whose children are 3 years old are eligible to apply. Homeless children and children in foster care automatically qualify.


OACAC Head Start is located in the ten-county area including Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties. Early Head Start is available in some areas.


For more information on Head Start or the application process, visit our website at www.oac.ac or call your local Head Start: 417-272-1002 (Reeds Spring) or the central office toll free 1-866-282-3430.

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  • Home
  • Inside This Week's Issue
    • Crop-duster crashes plane just east of Aurora
    • High winds and hail damage homes and vehicles Sunday morning
    • RS police chief on admin. leave, clerks let go
    • Local officer killed in the line of duty finally recognized for his sacrifice nearly a century after his death
    • Kimberling City mayor announces resignation of city administrator
    • Crane honors retiring baseball head coach Bryan Harmon for 29 years of dedication and service
    • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks golf tournament raises money for local kids programs
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake award over $45,000 in grants
    • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Awards Sponsored by Table Rock Community Bank
    • Hurley D.A.R.E Graduates 2022
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