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August 30, 2010: WCCS enrolling for Head Start: This year, that group will include 324 children served in the Head Start and Early Head Start programs of WCCS Early Learning Centers. For more than 45 years, Head Start has been providing children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. This federally funded, comprehensive program has been proven to prepare children for kindergarten and have a lasting impact on their lives. Substantial research by educators, psychologists and other social scientists shows that Head Start students, as they grow up, experience long term effects on their school careers as well as their future employment and success. Parent involvement is a key component of the Head Start program. WCCS Early Learning Centers empowers parents to become leaders and supporters of their children’s educational experience. Research involving Head Start parents shows they are more satisfied with their lives, more confident and healthier also.
Head Start serves low-income children ages 3 to 5. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children from birth to age 3. Options include full and half-day classes and/or home visitation services. Eligible families are those whose total annual income does not exceed 100 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, which is $22,050 for a family of four. For each additional family member, the eligible income limit increases by $3,750. Child care is also offered for families of any income level at our Lebanon and South Lebanon sites. Centers are accredited by NAEYC, and the Lebanon and Franklin sites have earned 3-star Step Up to Quality ratings.
WCCS Early Learning Centers are now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. Call (513) 695-2213 to enroll a child, or visit us on the web at www.wccsi.org. Download the full press release here.
June 2010: Senior Safety Symposium 2010: Get rid of old medications safely at the Senior Safety Symposium 2010 Prescription Drug Drop Off. Saturday, June 19, from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs,100 Arrow Springs Boulevard Lebanon, OH 45036. Free & Open to the Public, Just Drop Off: expired, unwanted and unused prescription medications. The Senior Safety Symposium will also have educational sessions on scams and fraud, elder abuse, home modification for safety and falls prevention. Door prizes and refreshments! Open to all! For more information call 513-695-2288 or email safeaging@wccsinc.org. Download the event flyer.
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June 2010: RSVP and The 741 Center Seek Volunteers and Members. Come and bring your friends to “The RSVP & 741 Center Membership Tea” on Monday, June 21, 2010, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at The 741 Center in Lebanon, Ohio. Enjoy a lovely morning tea with sweet treats from Springboro’s “BOMBAY Tea Bar! Learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities available through RSVP and all that The 741 Center has to offer! Volunteers and members will be on hand to answer your questions and special information will be available. Download the press release.
April 2010: WCCS Awarded Major Grant. WCCS received a generous grant of $50,000 from Jacob Schmidlapp Trusts, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee to support the “Early Start…Future Success” Project. Construction has started on the new $2.0 million South Lebanon Early Learning Center. The new facility will bring jobs and state-of-the-art educational opportunities to 150 young children.
April 5, 2010 - Moving Forward: Seniors, Transportation & Independence Forum. Are you about to quit driving? How will you get to where you need to go? Transportation is important to Seniors and their Independence and their families. Share you opinions at the Senior Transportation Forum - Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. at The 741 Center - 570 N. State Rt. 741 - Lebanon, OH. Call to reserve your spot. Call 1-866-579-3111 TODAY. Download the press release. Download the event flyer.
April 2010: The Senior Safety Symposium 2010 is coming to Warren County! Free and open to the public. Saturday, June 19, 2010. Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs in Lebanon, OH. 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click here to download informational flier.
March 2010 -- Free tax preparation help available to low-income families in Warren County. Tax assistance is available from now until April 15 at offices at The 741 Center in Lebanon, and in Morrow, Mason, and South Lebanon. An appointment is needed. Please call 513-267-9570. Read the press release for more details and information.
February 2010 -- Free emergency utility assistance available in Warren County. Do you live in Warren County? You may qualify to receive FREE emergency utility assistance!
Through WCCS’ HEAP Winter Crisis Program, individuals and families facing a utility emergency and living in Warren County may
qualify to receive electric, gas, or bulk fuel assistance to help maintain their winter heating needs.
Please call the HEAP automated appointment line at 1-866-747-1042 today to schedule an appointment. This assistance will end soon. Limited availability. Call today and get help today! Download the press release January 2010 -- Mainstream Dancing Coming to The 741 Center starting Thursday, January 7, 2010. For more information call (513) 319-3012. Download the press release
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