SCAC Head Start & Early Head Start

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Nancy Bleigh. Nancy began in August 1995 as a Head Start Bus Driver for our Cox Landing Head Start Center, then moving to Simms Head Start and Early Head Start Center, followed by Monroe Head Start and Early Head Start. Her dedication to the safety of children was always appreciated. Nancy later became a Food Service Worker at our Monroe Center where she focused on making sure children were served nutritious meals each day until her retirement in 2023. We extend our deepest sympathy to Nancy's family and friends. She will always be remembered fondly by the Head Start community.

Calling all Head Start and Early Head Start Staff! The Administration is proposing changes to Head Start Performance Standards that will impact staff wages. Please sign on to this official comment by June 10, and let them know that Head Start staff deserve a living wage! https://bit.ly/headstartsalaries

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former Head Start nurse, Kathy Christian DeWitt. Kathy dedicated much of her nursing career to serving the children and families of the Head Start programs in Cabell and Mason Counties. Her work and dedication has left a lasting impact on our program and the families we serve. We extend our deepest sympathy to Kathy's family and friends. She will be remembered fondly by many in the Head Start community.

Office of Head Start Director Lizbeth Casco White took the stage today and left no doubt about where she comes from — or where she's going. A first-generation American, former teenage mom, and Head Start parent, she went from a high school diploma to a juris doctorate, often with her son in class beside her. Today, she stood before thousands of Head Start professionals and delivered a challenge that will stay with us:

"Go back to your classrooms, centers, and boardrooms and look for the Liz in the lobby — the mom who feels invisible and the child society has already dismissed. Be the architect of their fresh start every day."

And she reminded us why this program exists: "In Head Start, we don't just enroll a child. We embrace a family."

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If you are struggling with food insecurity, visit the link below for information on local food pantries and additional resources.

https://www.cabellfrn.org/uploads/1/5/1/2/151234227/cabell_county_food_pantry_quick_guide.pdf

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Join us for a Walk for Kids as we come together to support Child Abuse Prevention Month. 👣💙

📍 Ritter Park
🗓 Friday, April 17th
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM

Wear blue, bring a friend, and show your support for children in our community. Let’s raise awareness and stand together for child abuse prevention. 🏡💙

We all need support sometimes! 💙❤️The Parenting Stress Virtual Group offers a safe space for parents to talk, connect, and learn helpful strategies—every Tuesday at 7 PM.

Check out how this inspiring video illustrates the difference Head Start has been making in children and families lives for decades❤️💙

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