Head Start - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
316 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake, MN 55767
Eligibility
Families who are low income with children ages birth - 5 years who are residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties
Required documents
Application
proof of address
proof of household income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call
Service area
Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Kanabec County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Pine County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Head Start is a family and child development program for preschool age children at no cost to families. Provides preschool development in two models such as home-based and child-care based.Home-Based Program (Age birth - 3 years):- Lesson plans specifically designed for the child to get them ready for Kindergarten- Opportunities to interact with other parents and children in a classroom setting- Parent meetings for sharing and planning- Special parent-planned events such as family nights, neighborhood tours, and field trips- Weekly 1.5 hour visits in the home jointly planned by parents and a trained home visitorChild-Care Based Program (Age 3 - 5 years): - Approved preschool curriculum with structured, age-appropriate activities- Full year programming- Regular meetings between parents and Head Start staffOther Services:- Learning Readiness program to address needs of at-risk children ages birth - 5 years- Open Book programs provide books to children and families in support of family literacy
Last Assured
05/13/2026
Providing organization
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
Provides resources to individuals and families, such as financial literacy, energy assistance, and emergency housing resources