Head Start Programs Michigan Head Start Community Action Agency

Community Action Agency, a Head Start Program of Jackson, MI

Address
1214 Greenwood Avenue
Jackson MI 49203
Contact Phone
(517) 784-4800
Details
Helps kids age 3 to 5 get a jump start on the basics before attending kindergarten.This program is available in JACKSON and HILLSDALE counties. Children who complete Head Start are prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, confident in their own abilities and ready to succeed. We offer two programs to best suit their needs:Center Based: held four half days a week, three and a half hours per day.Full Day: held five days a week, for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
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Who is Eligible?

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.

How to Apply
Q: How do I apply for Head Start?A: Call or come into any of the CAA offices and ask to sign up for Head Start. You will need: proof of income & birth certificate to begin your application.Q: How old do children have to be to enroll?A: Children must be 3 years old by December 1.Q: Are all families low income?A: No. Head Start services 10% of children over the income guidelines.Q: Does Head Start provide transportation?A: Yes, we have limited transportation.Q: Does Head Start provide meals?A: Yes: morning session have breakfast and lunch, afternoon session have lunch and a snack, full day sessions have breakfast, lunch and a snack.
Center Locations
  • ASHTON RIDGE
    2921 Ashton Ridge Dr, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • CAMDEN
    4971 W Montgomery Rd, Camden MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Concord
    405 S Main St, Concord MI
    (517) 524-6650
  • Hanover Horton
    131 Fairview St, Hanover MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • HILLSDALE
    55 Barnard St, Hillsdale MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • HUNT Elementary
    1143 N Brown St, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • LINCOLN
    154 W Clark St, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Litchfield
    210 Williams St, Litchfield MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Lyle TORRANT
    1175 W Parnall Rd, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Northeast
    1024 Fleming Ave, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • PITTSFORD
    9304 Hamilton Rd, Pittsford MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • READING
    221 Strong St, Reading MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • SALVATION ARMY
    806 E Pearl St, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Springport
    300 W Main St, Springport MI
    (517) 857-3465
  • ST JOHN'S
    801 S Mechanic St, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • WALDRON
    13380 Waldron Rd, Waldron MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Frost
    1226 S Wisner St, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • Jonesville
    136 Concord Rd, Jonesville MI
    (517) 784-4800
  • McCulloch
    216 E Biddle St, Jackson MI
    (517) 784-4800

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