Looking to give your child a head start before they begin kindergarten? A local non-profit may have the opportunity you've been looking for. 

Krissy Conklen, Director of Community Action's Head Start Program, explains that they still have slots open for the next session of the early childhood education program. She says the number has dropped compared to how things were before COVID. 

Conklen reminds not only are they trying to educate children, but they are trying to support the whole child and their family. With access to resources from Community Action, they are trying to give a head start to kids and their families. 

Like other childhood education entities, students must have a valid birth certificate and be up to date on immunizations. Conklen adds for Head Start, you must also qualify under their low-income requirements. She notes that if you qualify for SNAP, you automatically qualify for Head Start as well. 

To learn more about Community Action's Head Start Program, call the DeWitt County office at 217-935-4429 or visit their website at capcil.info/head-start.