Early Head Start | Community Action Akron Summit
390 West Crosier Street, Reach Opportunity Center, Akron, OH 44311
Designated Parking.
Eligibility
Serves income-eligible pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3 residing in Summit County. Parents must be working and/or attending school (minimum of 35 hours per week and/or full-time student status).
Required documents
PARENT'S INFORMATION
Proof of Income:
- If Employed: Copy of previous year's W-2 or written statement from employer.
- If Self-Employed: Copy of 1099 form.
- If Unemployed: Copy of OWF, SSI, Social Security, Unemployment, Child Support, and so forth.
- Birth Certificate/Birth Record.
- Up-to-Date Shot Record.
- Custody/Guardianship papers, if applicable.
- Names of two (2) emergency contacts. Must have name, address, and phone number.
- Doctor's and Dentist's name, address, and phone number.
- Insurance Card or Health Card.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.
(330) 643-0711
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(330) 940-1090
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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information or for application.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Provides a federally-funded child development and family support program that provides early education, health, mental health, nutrition, and social services for low-income pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three (3). Offers two (2) program options:
- Center-based option offers 5-days a week (full-day or half-day) in a classroom setting.
- Home-based option offered once a week for an hour and a half in a home setting.
Last assured
02/03/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Community Action Akron Summit
Provides a wide range of diverse and comprehensive services and programs to address the needs of low-income residents of Summit County. Offers programs such as: Energy Assistance, Foster Grandparent, Head Start/Early Head Start, Pathways HUB, and the Community Action Earned Income Tax Credit Program.