Agency for Community Empowerment

Agency for Community Empowerment

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To empower people with the skills to become self-sufficient and enhance their lives through education, training, life skills, and support services.

04/16/2026

Mid Valley 1 Head Start proudly stepped out in support of the Autism Awareness Walk πŸ’™πŸ§©πŸ‘Ÿ Walking together to spread understanding, acceptance, and kindness in our communityβ€”one step at a time! πŸ’™βœ¨

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/15/2026

West Scranton 2 Head Start celebrated a Fun Friday for being such amazing bucket fillers! πŸ’› The children enjoyed a well-deserved day full of smiles, laughter, and fun for their positive behavior. Way to go, friends! πŸŽ‰

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/14/2026

Smiles, learning, and fun at our Keystone College Early Head Start partner site! πŸ’™βœ¨

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/08/2026

South Scranton 1 Head Start had a wonderful spring event filled with fun, creativity, and family time! 🌸 Families enjoyed painting birdhouses together and celebrating the season. 🐦🎨

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/07/2026

Springtime smiles were in full bloom at Jermyn Head Start! 🐰🌷 Our families and little learners had a wonderful time celebrating together with fun activities, smiles, and sweet springtime memories. Thank you to everyone who came together for this egg-stra special day! πŸ’›πŸ£

04/07/2026

Say cheese! πŸ“Έ Our friends at West Scranton 2 Head Start were all smiles for Picture Dayβ€”looking sharp and shining bright! πŸ˜„βœ¨

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/06/2026

Mid Valley 3 wrapped up their Clothing Study in the most exciting way! πŸ‘•βœ¨ We were joined by two special guests who taught the children all about the clothing they make & what a ballerina wears! 🩰

Our friends also got creative by building β€œRecycle Mike” ♻️ & had so much fun dressing up as the careers they dream of for the future! πŸ’­πŸ’Ό

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter from all of our friends at New Milford Head Start! 🐰🌷 We hope everyone had a day full of smiles, treats, and fun!

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/04/2026

Hopping into fun at Central City Head Start! 🐰🌷 Our little learners enjoyed an egg-citing Easter celebration filled with games, treats, and lots of smiles!

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/03/2026

March F.U.D.G.E. Day fun at Peckville Head Start! 🐣🐰 Families enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt & special time together! πŸ©·β˜€

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/03/2026

🐰🌷 The Easter Bunny made a special stop at Mid Valley Early Head Start, bringing smiles, excitement, and lots of springtime joy! πŸ’›πŸ£

Photos from Agency for Community Empowerment's post 04/03/2026

Our friends at Central City Head Start had a fun and healthy visit with our Nutrition Specialist, Miss Ann! πŸ₯•πŸ… She taught them all about veggies, read a story, and even got everyone moving after trying tomatoes and snap peas! πŸ’ͺπŸ“šβœ¨

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Our Story

Head Start offers your child…

Developmental and Hearing Screenings, Dental checks, Nutritional snacks and meals, Health Services, Social Services, Family Engagement, Integrated Services for children with Disabilities (incl. severe disabilities), Individualized Teaching and School Readiness.
These services are offered free of charge to income eligible families.
We have both morning and afternoon sessions. At the time of application, staff will review means of transportation that may be available in your area – Program may offer transportation in some locations.
Full Day Full Year services are provided on a limited basis for both working families and those pursuing further education. We also have an Early Head Start Program for children age birth to three & Pregnant Mothers.

If you or somebody you know is in need of a quality early childhood educational program, send them our way!

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123 Wyoming Avenue (3rd Floor-Suite 311)
Scranton, PA
18503

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm