UCDD Invites Community Representatives To Policy Council
The LBJ Community Action Agency seeking letters of interest from residents across 12 counties to serve as community representatives on its Head Start Policy Council. Program Operations Manager Katie Rogers said the agency accepts letters of recommendation annually so that members can be elected to serve a one-year term. Rogers said these representatives act as […]
Head Start Funding Not Impacted By Government Shutdown
Though funded by the federal government, local Head Start Programs will be not be impacted by the ongoing government budget impasse. LBJ&C Head Start offers free education programs for children between the ages of three and five. Director Penny Meadows said programs in all 12 counties will not be affected. “LBJ&C’s fiscal year is May […]
UC Head Start Reimbursement Program Keeps Meals Free
The LBJ&C Head Start Programs offering children and some families in need free meals thanks to a reimbursement program. The Child and Adult Food Care Program reimburses Head Start for meals given to children. Director Penny Meadows said the program feeds kids nutrient-dense meals they may not get elsewhere. Meadows said all of the meals […]
UC Head Start Officials Worry About Federal Budget Cuts
LBJ&C Head Start officials said funding for this year is set, but federal spending cuts are a long-term concern. The federally-funded program provides free early childhood education services to low income families. LBJ&C Director Penny Meadows said Head Start needs funding to stay the same or increase so it can continue to help people across […]
Head Start Signups Underway; Aids Kids And Families
Signups for the Upper Cumberland Head Start Program are underway for the 2025-26 school year. Head Start Director Penny Meadows said the program gives three to five year-old children a boost in early education. Participants are given a meal and lessons on subjects like science and math. Meadows said the program can be tailored to […]
Head Start Numbers Down Across UC; Federal Eligibility Also Changed
Head Start numbers are down in the Upper Cumberland with a new school year more than one month old. LBJ&C Head Start Director Penny Meadows said 880 students are enrolled in Head Start centers across the Upper Cumberland, and she has some on a waiting list. Meadows said the interest in Head Start is down. […]
Byrdstown Head Start Has Openings For Kids Available Now
The only childcare licensed by The Department of Human Services in Pickett County has openings available. Head Start Director Penny Meadows said the program is for the most in-need Pickett County families. Meadows said everything is free, with acceptance being based on a point system ranking the child’s needs. “Especially in these rural areas, we […]
Algood Head Start Roof Replacement Project Targeted For Summer
Algood’s L.B.J.& C. Head Start building will receive a new roof. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said they’ve tried patching the roof, however leaks continued in the building. Morrison said after roughly a year of doing repairs, a full replacement has to happen. “You can’t keep putting it off when it’s leaking that bad,” Morrison […]
