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Head Start - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

14 3rd Street NE , Aitkin, MN 56431

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 Wednesday
https://www.lakesandpines.org/head-start
[email protected]

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

Application Process

Walk In

Description

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 visitor Child-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 staff Other 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

07/22/2025

Providing organization

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

Lakes and Pines provides resources to individuals and families with low incomes, which assist them in reaching their goals and increasing their level of self-sufficiency. Offers programs such as financial literacy, energy assistance, emergency housing, and referrals to partnering agencies.

Head Start - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council