YMCA

The YMCA Head Start is one of the programs offered by the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South. Located in Memphis, Tenn., the YMCA Head Start provides cognitive and social development activities. It also offers health and nutrition classes. The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South operates a variety of child care, aquatic, after-school and youth programs. It also offers prevention and early intervention programs for at-risk youths, as well as the SilverSneakers fitness program for adults. The organization additionally operates a leadership development program that provides high school and middle school students with opportunities to participate in several statewide and local conferences.