Middle Georgia Community Action Agency (MGCAA)

Head Start is a federally funded program for low income children ages three to five and their families. Head Start provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for the children and a supportive atmosphere for the parents. Rocognizing that the parents are a child's first teacher. Head Start works to empower the parent for a life long role in the child's maturation process.

The Agency's senior center programs provide nutritional, safety, wellness, social and educational services to older individuals. The funding is provided by Middle Georgia Regional Commission through a contract with the Georgia Department of Human Services.

Energy Assistance Program provides a one time annual assistance payment for eligible low income families. These funds are available during the winter season each year and are provided through the Georgia Department of Human Services. This program also contains an emergency energy component. Cooling assistance payments are made available during the summer months when sufficient funding is available.

Part III, Item 4d: Child Nutrition-to supplement breakfast, lunch, and snacks for Head Start children. 5311 Transportation-to provide fare based, demand response, rural public transportation. Neighborhood Service Centers-provide various programs designed to improve client household's overall quality of life. Child Access-to support and facilitate access and visitation by non cusdotial parents with their children. Weatherization Programs-provided to reduce heating and cooling costa for low income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Other education programs-to supplement the Head Start program. Emergency assistance programs-to provide assistance with energy and rental payments.