AJFC Community Action Agency, Inc., a Head Start Program of Natchez, MS

1038-A North Union Street
Natchez MS MS

(601) 445-8878

AJFC was funded to operate an Early Head Start Program in Adams County, MS. The program opened to 24 infants and toddlers and 16 expectant mothers at the Thompson Center in September 1999. Currently, the program serves thirty-two infants and toddlers and eight expectant women. Twenty-four of the children are housed in a center based setting at the newly renovated Thompson Center, and eight are served at Playschool Child Care & Learning Center. There are currently eight expectant teens also enrolled.

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.

For more information contact: Rukiya Hawkins 1038 North Union Street, Bldg. B Natchez, MS 39120 Phone: (601)445-8878 Fax: (601)304-9467 E-Mail: Rhawkins01@cableone.net

• THOMPSON HEADSTART
  1038B N Union St, Natchez MS
  (601) 445-8878