Merced County Spring Fair

Merced County Office of Education enrolls more than 54,000 students and more than 20 school districts in Merced County, Calif. It departments include business services, career and alternative education, human resources, instructional, migrant education and special education departments. Its business services department provides payroll, district, internal business, information technology, stores, printing and grants services. Its migrant education program provides educational and support services to eligible migrant children. Additionally, it offers special education programs for physically disabled students that focus on hearing, vision, speech, learning and physical development. The career and alternative education department provides a wide range of programs and services in the areas of career and technical education, and alternative education and outdoor education programs.

Merced County Community Action Agency is a nonprofit organization that serves low-income groups, children, senior citizens, and physically and mentally challenged individuals. The organization has various departments, such as self-sufficiency, housing, energy assistance, community service, program support, information systems, and child and family development. It organizes educational programs for children and adults with multiple disorders. The agency offers preschool and after school tutorials and care to students. It also organizes nutritional and dietary planning seminars and events with the Head Start Society, Project Cherish and Meal-On-Wheels. The organization assists customers with applications for utility assistance and provides information about referrals and public assistance.