Avoyelles Progress Action Committee, Inc., a Head Start Program of Marksville, LA

641 Government Street
Marksville LA 71351-0527

(318) 985-2717

Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children and their families whose income falls at or below the Federal Income guidelines. This includes children who have been determined to have a disability. The Head Start program is operated by a team of professionals. These professionals have a wide variety of experience in the Head Start program, early childhood practices and believe in a developmentally appropriate environment for preschoolers. Head Start has been in existence in Avoyelles Parish since 1965.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

• Brooks Child Development
  PO Box 317, Bunkie LA
  (318) 985-2717
• Cinderella
  492 Scallan St, Marksville LA
  (318) 985-2717
• Humpty Dumpty
  562 Main St, Moreauville LA
  (318) 985-2717
• Jack & Jill
  443 Saint John St, Cottonport LA
  (318) 985-2717
• Little Bo Peep
  2748 Highway 107, Center Point LA
  (318) 985-2717
• Mother Goose
  2780 Main St, Hessmer LA
  (318) 985-2717
• Mother Hubbard
  16008 Highway 1, Simmesport LA
  (318) 985-2717
• New Beginnings
  PO Box 193, Mansura LA
  (318) 985-2717