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Raising awareness for Head Start services in October
October 31, 2025
In recognition of October as Head Start Awareness Month, Luzerne County Head Start welcomed elected officials at the federal, state and local levels, as well as community leaders, to its classrooms to see the incredible impact of Head Start services on the community’s children and families. LCHS has been a local leader in early childhood […]
Read StoryLuzerne County Head Start college scholarship program now accepting applications
October 15, 2025
Luzerne County Head Start is inviting eligible seniors to apply for its merit-based, competitive scholarship program. Now in its 40th year, the LCHS Alumni Scholarship Program – funded by businesses, organizations and individuals in the community – honors the achievements of former Head Start and Early Head Start students set to graduate from high school […]
Read StoryFatherhood in action at Head Start
September 29, 2025
When fathers are active partners in their children’s learning and development, everyone benefits. For the third year in a row, Luzerne County Head Start participated in the nationwide Million Fathers March. A project of the nonprofit Fathers Incorporated, the initiative encourages fathers, father figures and other male role models to demonstrate their commitment to their […]
Read StoryTeaming up with PNC on early literacy
September 24, 2025
A love for books often begins in childhood. That’s why Luzerne County Head Start is laying the foundation for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in its early childhood programs to become lifelong readers. Thanks to a grant from the PNC Foundation, LCHS launched the Head Start Home Library Project this year and hosted a series of […]
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