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Health and Wellness Fairs

Ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, we will host Health and Wellness Fairs in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton for all new and returning children.

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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 Fair on July 23 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 23 Beekman St., Wilkes-Barre.

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Recent News & Upcoming Events

Luzerne County Head Start to host Health and Wellness Fairs

June 30, 2025

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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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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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