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Early Head Start | Community Action Akron Summit

390 West Crosier Street, Reach Opportunity Center, Akron, OH 44311

Designated Parking.

Eligibility

Serves income-eligible pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3 residing in Summit County. Parents must be working and/or attending school (minimum of 35 hours per week and/or full-time student status).

Required documents

PARENT'S INFORMATION Proof of Income: - If Employed: Copy of previous year's W-2 or written statement from employer. - If Self-Employed: Copy of 1099 form. - If Unemployed: Copy of OWF, SSI, Social Security, Unemployment, Child Support, and so forth. CHILD'S INFORMATION: - Birth Certificate/Birth Record. - Up-to-Date Shot Record. - Custody/Guardianship papers, if applicable. - Names of two (2) emergency contacts. Must have name, address, and phone number. - Doctor's and Dentist's name, address, and phone number. - Insurance Card or Health Card.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.
(330) 643-0711

Voice - voice | Head Start Recruitment and Enrollment

(330) 940-1090

Voice - voice | Head Start / Early Head Start Center

(330) 940-1120

Voice - voice | Neighborhood Development

https://www.ca-akron.org/head-start

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information or for application.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides a federally-funded child development and family support program that provides early education, health, mental health, nutrition, and social services for low-income pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three (3). Offers two (2) program options: - Center-based option offers 5-days a week (full-day or half-day) in a classroom setting. - Home-based option offered once a week for an hour and a half in a home setting.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Early Head Start

Providing organization

Community Action Akron Summit

Provides a wide range of diverse and comprehensive services and programs to address the needs of low-income residents of Summit County. Offers programs such as: Energy Assistance, Foster Grandparent, Head Start/Early Head Start, Pathways HUB, and the Community Action Earned Income Tax Credit Program.