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60th Anniversary Luncheon

We awarded over $25,000 in college scholarships to 16 former Head Start students during our 60th Anniversary Luncheon. Click below to read more about this year's event, which also honored our staff and community partners.

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Adopt a Head Start Classroom

Is your business or community organization interested in making a difference in the lives of young children? We invite you to adopt a classroom at Head Start!

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Careers at Luzerne County Head Start

Become a member of the Head Start Team! We have openings at centers across Luzerne County. Find out more during our Head Start Career Fairs on June 25 and July 23 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 23 Beekman St., Wilkes-Barre.

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Recent News & Upcoming Events

Samantha & Joseph: An Early Head Start success story

June 6, 2025

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Head Start holds Staff Wellness Day at Keystone College

May 28, 2025

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Invitation to Bid – Food Service Management Contract

May 22, 2025

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Luzerne County Head Start awards scholarships, honors community partners and staff at 60th Anniversary Luncheon

May 21, 2025

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Meet the 2025 Head Start Alumni Scholarship recipients

April 28, 2025

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Head Start celebrates National Home Visiting Week

April 22, 2025

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Voices of Head Start:
Alyssa

"Thanks to the support of Head Start and home visiting programs, I’ve been able to complete my coursework to become an EMT/paramedic and start the process of buying a home. This program has given my family so much. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am."

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