Carbon County Art League Inc

Head Start was founded in 1965 to address the educational and developmental needs of citizens and young children. Head Start programs have been operated at the local, grassroots level throughout the United States. It offers a comprehensive service system for both children and their families and thousands of children have been given the chance to do their best in order to achieve their potential in school. It provides opportunities for children to develop the building blocks for learning physical and nutritional well-being, social, emotional competence and developmental growth. Head Start works with families to support them in moving toward for self-sufficiency. It helps children to have the best chance for success in school, and is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Berks County Intermediate Unit administers a Head Start program that serves pre-kindergarten and low-income children. The organization s program serves more than 640 children in over 16 schools. It offers medical and dental care and nutritional services. Berks County Intermediate Unit provides a range of services to public school districts, nonpublic schools and human service organizations. It administers special education, early intervention, child care, curriculum and professional staff development programs. The organization also provides information management, public relations, transportation and human resources services. Berks County Intermediate Unit s business services include accounting and auditing services, as well as statistical surveys on salaries and benefits. It is located in Reading, Pa.