SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, a Head Start Program of Poplar Bluff, MO

1140 Herschel Bess Blvd
Poplar Bluff MO MO

(573) 778-0083

HS is a comprehensive early childhood development program primarily serving at risk preschool age children and their families. EHS, established in 1994, is a comprehensive early childhood program servicing at risk children prenatal to age three, pregnant women, and their families.

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.

Recruitment ProcessEarly Head Start and Head Start take applications all year. Head Start uses two weeks in March to start recruitment for the upcoming school year. Transportation is provided when possible. Poverty guidelines and eligibility selection criteria are used to select income eligible children for Head Start.

• Poplar Bluff Head Start - Full Year Center
  1140 Herschel Bess Blvd, Poplar Bluff MO
  (573) 778-0083