Worcester Community Action Council, Inc., a Head Start Program of Worcester, MA

484 Main Street, Suite 200
Worcester MA 01608-1817

(508) 765-4738

Head Start is a preschool program that provides services to low income families. The Worcester Community Action Council's Head Start program for 227 families is located in Southern Worcester County. The center-based programs provide limited transportation, two meals and snack, health and nutrition services, and the opportunity to learn in developmentally appropriate classrooms. During the 2011-2012 school year, one classroom in Southbridge, and one classroom in Millbury will operate as full-day models.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

• Millbury Center
  93 Elm St, Millbury MA
  (508) 865-5037
• Southbridge Head Start-Marcy
  115 Marcy St, Southbridge MA
  (508) 765-9544
• Southbridge HS-MacKinnon
  114 Pleasant St, Southbridge MA
  (508) 765-4738
• Spencer Center
  17 Lake St, Spencer MA
  (508) 765-4738
• Woodward Building
  668 Main St, North Oxford MA
  (508) 765-4738
• Southbridge Head Start-
  25 Cole Ave, Southbridge MA
  (508) 765-4738