Head Start | Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.

Provides educational activities for children that promotes mental, social, emotional and physical growth.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

118 S New York Ave., Wellston, OH 45692

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm.

Voice

(740) 384-3722

voice | Information and Administration

Voice

(740) 384-0648

voice | Transportation Services

Voice

(740) 286-8441

voice | Head Start office

Application process

Walk in for service or phone for information M-F: 8:00am-11:00am and 12:30pm-3:30pm.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Open to children who are residents of Jackson and Vinton counties, ages 3-5 whose household income is at or below 100% of federal poverty level (FPL). All children in foster care are eligible. Ten percent of available slots are reserved for special needs children and 10% for those whose families are over the income requirements (up to 185% of the federal poverty level).

Service area

Vinton County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio

Agency info

Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.

Serves as an application site for energy programs such as Winter Crisis, Summer Crisis, HEAP, PIPP Plus, and Weatherization. Also assists with other emergency needs on a case by case basis. Purpose is to alleviate the effects and causes of poverty through a variety of programs that serve low-income families, children, and older adults.