MGCAA, Inc. Head Start Program

08/17/2026

❄️ Energy Assistance Update — Available Appointments ❄️

The scheduling system will reopen today with limited appointment availability. Appointments may fill up quickly, so please be ready when the system opens.

📍 You must schedule in the county where you reside.
🚫 No walk-ins — appointment required.
💻 Online: https://mgcaa.itfrontdesk.com

📌 If your county is not listed below, there are no available appointments at this time.

🟦 MGCAA Counties — System opens at 12:00 PM
📞 Call: 478-654-0101 or 770-628-1021

Available appointments:
Butts: 23
Crawford: 12
Houston: 103
Perry: 20
Warner Robins: 83
Jones: 20
Lamar: 10
Monroe: 15
Peach: 20 — Fort Valley only
Pike: 20
Twiggs: 5
Upson: 15

🟩 HOGCAC Counties — System opens at 4:00 PM
📞 Call: 478-375-0077

Available appointments:

Dodge: 10
Telfair: 10

Thank you for your patience. Phone lines may be busy during opening times, so please keep trying if you do not get through right away.

08/14/2026

Our first week at MGCAA Head Start was filled with new friendships, hands-on learning, big smiles, and plenty of opportunities to grow. Every classroom moment is helping our children build confidence, independence, and school-readiness skills for the year ahead.

💙 Want your child to get a Head Start? Learn more about enrollment at www.mgcaa.org/programs/head-start/.

08/07/2026

08/05/2026

🎒 A Strong Start Begins with One Great Day! 📚

Today, MGCAA Head Start welcomed our students into classrooms filled with new friendships, caring teachers, hands-on learning, and exciting opportunities to grow.

The first day of school is more than a new routine—it is the beginning of a journey that builds confidence, independence, social-emotional skills, and school readiness. Every smile, conversation, and classroom experience helps prepare our children for success.

Thank you to our families for trusting us to be part of your child’s story. We are excited for a school year filled with learning, connection, and meaningful moments.

💙 Here’s to a year of growing, discovering, and thriving together!

07/02/2026

MGCAA/HOGCAC offices will be closed tomorrow, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence holiday. We will resume normal business hours, July 6th.

Be safe and have a wonderful holiday!

06/15/2026

Our staff welcome fathers and male caregivers to partner with us to support their child’s learning. Together, we design a program where your child can thrive. See if your family is eligible for Head Start services today.

Visit our website: https://www.mgcaa.org/programs/head-start/

06/12/2026

📣 Head Start Enrollment Pop-Up at the Galleria Mall! 📣
MGCAA Head Start will be on-site at Galleria Mall to answer questions and help families get started with enrollment.

📍 Galleria Mall
2922 Watson Blvd, Centerville, GA
Friday, June 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✅ What to bring (if available):
• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record (Form 3231)
• Child’s Social Security Card
• Proof of Income (last 30 days)
• Well-Child Check form
• Insurance Card

🎉 Plus—FREE cotton candy, popcorn, and bookbags (while supplies last)!
Have questions or want to apply online? Start here: mgcaa.org/programs/head-start/

06/03/2026

🚙❤️ Join the Head Start Jeep Brigade! ❤️🚙
Get ready for a mission on wheels as we roll out to celebrate Head Start and support local families across our communities!

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

✅ Minimum donation: $15 per Jeep/vehicle
🔗 Register/Donate: https://givebutter.com/head-start-jeep-brigade-mrifal
Visit link or scan QR code for location details & more!

🎈 Decorate your ride!
Add balloons, ribbons, streamers, window paint—whatever makes your Jeep shine!
👕 Wear RED to show your Head Start pride!

💙 Why we ride:
Together, we’re helping connect families with education, health, nutrition, and family support services that prepare children for lifelong success.

Every child deserves a strong start. Every family deserves support along the journey.