Bailey Head Start Center

BAILEY HEAD START CENTER 

Representative Charles Ortega toured the Bailey Head Start Center and read to all the 3 year old classes. Representative Ortega is shown here reading to the classes. THANK YOU for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and read for us. If you would like to read to the Head Start Students, please call Michael Balderas at 580-482-7739.

Elk City Head Start Story Time

ELK CITY HEAD START 

STORY TIME

First Annual Hawaiian Luau

ALTUS MEAL SITE

The Altus Meal Site had their First Annual Hawaiian Luau. They were treated to a Hawaiian atmosphere plus a good and healthy meal. Everyone enjoyed the event.

The Nutrition Program is funded trough a grant from the Older American Act. This program helps communities meet the nutrition needs of elderly persons age 60 and over and their spouse of any age. We also meet social needs to remain healthy. We serve hot meals five days a week to both congregate and home bound people in Jackson, Harmon, and Greer Counties of Oklahoma. For information call Altus Meal Site at 580-482-1290, Granite Meal Site at 580-535-2390, Hollis Meal Site at 580-688-9243, and the Mangum Meal Site at 580-782-3357.

In recognition of the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo......

LINCOLN HEAD START

In recognition of the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, the Lincoln Head Start center hosted a Cowboy Western Day.They were visited by Cowboy Joe (Joe Buchanan); he told the students about the

clothes that a cowboy wears and why.He showed

them how to rope and also let everyone pat his
horse.The kids, teachers, and parents all had a great time .

SHELTER ITEMS NEEDED

ACMI HOUSE

SHELTER ITEMS NEEDED

Diapers (all sizes except newborn), Baby Wipes, Feminine Hygiene Products, Shampoo and Conditioner, Body Wash, Lotion, Hair Brushes, Socks, Sleep Wear (all sizes), Sports Bras (all sizes), Vacuum Cleaner, Baby gates, Light Bulbs, Cleaning Supplies (Swiffer pads, refills,) Sheets (all sizes), Towels, (4) Laundry Baskets, Pillows. If you would like to donate to the ACMI House, please call
580-482-3800 Thank you.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2011-2012

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START TAKING APPLICATIONS

FOR 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR 

Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc. is currently accepting child applications for the Head Start/ Early Head Start programs in Altus, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, and Elk City for the 2011-12 school year that begins in August. Home-based services allow for a staff to bring activities for you to do with your child to the home each week. Classes available include part day and full day with door-to door transportation, meals, snacks, all supplies, and parent training opportunities. Meals are served family style followed by tooth brushing. Children with disabilities, including severe, are included in all aspects of the program and encouraged to apply.

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs based on income qualification for pregnant women and children that are birth to age 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2011. This community-based program has over 45 years of experience at no charge to the family. A whole child, individualized approach is used to prepare the child and family for a successful life.

Parents should come to any location below for an application: Lincoln Center, 900 S. Carver Road in Altus, 482-3080; Wilson Center, 905 N. Willard in Altus, 482-2720; Bailey Center, 201 S. Lee in Altus, 482-7739; Mangum Head Start, 471 E. Lincoln, 782-3712; or Elk City Head Start, 8th and Nichols, 225-4103.

Questions can be referred to the Assistant Director's office at 580-482-1919 ext. 100. Applications require proof of famly income, such as tax form 1040, or W-2s, child's immunization record, and birth certificate copies.