C.A.C.S. Head Start and Early Head Start in partnership with the community and families,is dedicated to creating a comprehensive, culturally sensitive, nurturing, safe and healthy learning environment in which children,families and staff are inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Description:
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool developmental program for low income children and their families serving the four county area of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. Children attend a 3- 1/2 hour session, 4 days per week. In the Early Head Start Program 70 infants and toddlers are served through a center and home based option. Limited transportation is provided. Parents are encouraged to participate in various opportunities available
in the program. Volunteers are an important and necessary part of the program and may assist with meeting the needs of children in the classroom.

History:
Capital Area Community Services,Inc., and Head Start have been in operation for over 40 years serving the lower income population of Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawasee counties. Head Start has relied on volunteers working in the Head Start Programs as well as other aspects of the agency.

Contact people:

Lucy McClintic, Program Director, (phone), (email) Sharon Rogers, Community Resource Manager, (phone), (email) Wendy McBride, Early Head Start Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (517) 482-1448

Address:

101 E. Willow St. Lansing, MI 48906 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.cacsheadstart.org

Directions:

The Head Start Administrative office is located on the corner of Willow St. and Washington Ave. North of downtown Lansing off Grand River.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: NA,   Walk distance (in minutes): NA   Nearest Bus Stop: Corner of Grand River and Washington Ave., 2 minutes minute walk