MGCAA, Inc. Head Start Program

MGCAA/HOGCAC offices will be closed tomorrow, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence holiday. We will resume normal business hours, July 6th.

Be safe and have a wonderful holiday!

Our staff welcome fathers and male caregivers to partner with us to support their child’s learning. Together, we design a program where your child can thrive. See if your family is eligible for Head Start services today.

Visit our website: https://www.mgcaa.org/programs/head-start/

📣 Head Start Enrollment Pop-Up at the Galleria Mall! 📣
MGCAA Head Start will be on-site at Galleria Mall to answer questions and help families get started with enrollment.

📍 Galleria Mall
2922 Watson Blvd, Centerville, GA
Friday, June 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✅ What to bring (if available):
• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record (Form 3231)
• Child’s Social Security Card
• Proof of Income (last 30 days)
• Well-Child Check form
• Insurance Card

🎉 Plus—FREE cotton candy, popcorn, and bookbags (while supplies last)!
Have questions or want to apply online? Start here: mgcaa.org/programs/head-start/

🚙❤️ Join the Head Start Jeep Brigade! ❤️🚙
Get ready for a mission on wheels as we roll out to celebrate Head Start and support local families across our communities!

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

✅ Minimum donation: $15 per Jeep/vehicle
🔗 Register/Donate: https://givebutter.com/head-start-jeep-brigade-mrifal
Visit link or scan QR code for location details & more!

🎈 Decorate your ride!
Add balloons, ribbons, streamers, window paint—whatever makes your Jeep shine!
👕 Wear RED to show your Head Start pride!

💙 Why we ride:
Together, we’re helping connect families with education, health, nutrition, and family support services that prepare children for lifelong success.

Every child deserves a strong start. Every family deserves support along the journey.

? More than 320,000 children and their families transition from Head Start programs to kindergarten every year. Get answers to your Head Start questions - find your local center today: https://www.mgcaa.org/find-a-center-locations/head-start-centers/

Drive thru Only.
Please follow the signs for pickup at TCES beginning MONDAY, JUNE 1. 🤩
Each child will receive a meal box with 7 days of breakfast and lunch.

Summer should be about fun, not worrying about groceries. This summer, several Ocmulgee Regional Library System libraries will offer free weekly grocery meal pick-up for children through the Happy Helpings Summer Feeding Program.

Participating branches and schedules:

Telfair County Library
Mondays beginning May 25
11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Wheeler County Library
Mondays beginning May 25
1:30 PM–2:30 PM

Dodge County Library
Thursdays beginning May 28
12 PM–1 PM

M.E. Roden Library
Thursdays beginning May 28
3 PM–4 PM

Pick up takes place at each library branch and is first come, first serve. No registration or income requirements.

Please help sustain this important program by sharing with local families and community groups.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement: https://shorturl.at/zwrLP

Head Start Staff will be attending this event to pass out information and answer questions!!

💙 Walk 2 Recovery: Kids Water Day 💙

We wanted to share a fun community event coming up—and we’ll be out there supporting as well!

🗓 Saturday, May 30th
⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
📍 Cooper’s Community Park
105 Black Creek Rd SW, Gordon, GA

They’ll have:
💦 Splash pad
💦 Water slide
💦 Water guns & balloons

🌭 Food for sale (all items under $2!)

We love seeing things like this that bring people together and support recovery in our community.

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, this is a great one to check out 💙