Registration for Waukon Head Start taking place February 23

Waukon Head Start classrooms will be holding Registration Tuesday, February 23 from 4-6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Waukon. Head Start, operated by Northeast Iowa Community Action, is a full day program that offers a safe and nurturing environment while providing fun and active learning.

Qualified teachers partner with families to provide a preschool experience for children who are three and four years old. Head Start services are funded by federal and state grants and are free for families who qualify. Transportation is available in some areas.

Nutritious meals and snacks are provided by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Parents are encouraged to bring proof of income and proof of their child’s birthdate.

Additional supportive services are provided through the local Northeast Iowa Community Action Family Service Office. For more information on services available for children and families, contact the Allamakee County Family Service Office at 563-568-4224 or visit www.neicac.org.