The Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg (OCAB) Community Action Agency Head Start Program is recruiting children for enrollment for the 2008-2009 program year.

Head Start serves economically disadvantaged three and four year olds, including those with disabilities, in programs in Allendale, Bamberg, Bowman, Denmark, Elloree, Eutawville, Holly Hill, Neeses, Orangeburg, Saint Matthews, and Santee.

All children participate in a wide range of learning experiences to foster intellectual, social and emotional growth. Transportation is provided for all students. Children with disabilities and their families receive the full range of Head Start developmental services in a mainstream classroom setting. Community agencies assist the Head Start programs with additional services to meet the needs of families with disabled children.

Applications for enrollment will be accepted through the end of May, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the OCAB Head Start Office in Orangeburg, 1822 Joe S. Jeffords Highway; the Allendale Head Start Center, 252 Marion Street in Allendale; the Bamberg Head Start at 206 Zeigler Street in Bamberg; the Denmark Head Start Center, 80 Cedar Street; and the Neeses Head Start Center at 710 Rice Street.

Parents must bring the child's birth ce.jpgicate; up-to-date ce.jpgicate of immunizations - no pink cards; Social Security cards for parents and the child; Medicaid/insurance card (if applicable); proof of family income -- 2007 W-2 or tax forms, official statement from agencies showing income received and/or information from employer(s) verifying the last 12 months of income, or any other documentation of household income as applicable; documentation of a child's disability or special needs if the condition has been diagnosed by a public agency and the child requires special education and related services with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Applications will not be processed without ALL of the necessary documents listed above.

Additional information about the Head Start Program and the application procedures can be obtained by calling Head Start Family Services Coordinators. In Allendale call Yvonda Speights at the Allendale Head Start Center, 584-4026; in Bamberg call Barbara Thompson at 245-5521; in Denmark call Gloria Smith at 793-4689; in Neeses call Linda Hickson at 247-4455; and in Orangeburg call the Head Start Central Office at 536-1027.

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