October is Head Start Awareness Month — a time to shine a spotlight on early childhood education, family support, health & nutrition, and the powerful foundation these services provide.

Here at Lowcountry Community Action Agency, Inc. (LCAA), we held a vibrant Head Start Awareness Day to celebrate and raise awareness of this important work.

On October 22, LCAA welcomed families, children, staff and community partners to our Head Start facility on Burr Hill Road for an afternoon of fun, festivities and meaningful reflection on how Head Start supports children and their families.

Our mission at LCAA is “to use partnerships and services to guide and ensure self-sufficiency, and economic independence within the community.”

The event featured:

• Interactive activities for children (crafts, story time, games)
• Parent engagement sessions — learning about nutrition, health screenings, family support resources
• A spotlight on our dedicated Head Start staff and the difference they make every day
• Opportunities for community members to learn how to volunteer or partner with LCAA

Our Mission

At LCAA, our mission is “to use partnerships and services to guide and ensure self-sufficiency, and economic independence within the community.” Head Start is an essential pillar of this mission: by supporting children from preschool age, providing health and nutrition services, and engaging families and communities, we build a stronger future.

At a time when funding, program support, and early childhood programs are under pressure, our Head Start families — often low-income, working parents — depend on these services to give children that “head start” in life. We want to remind everyone: Our children’s development can’t wait.

We extend heartfelt thanks to all the families who attended, the staff who organized, our volunteers and community partners. And if you’re excited to join us in this work — either as a volunteer, donor or partner — please contact us at our Head Start Center or visit our website.

Together, we’re giving children the foundation for a bright tomorrow.

Call to action: To learn more about Head Start, volunteer opportunities, or how to support our early childhood services, visit www.lowcountrycaa.org, or call us at (843) 549-5576.