Central Virginia is considered a child care desert, where many families cannot find quality, affordable care. Nearly 1,800 children younger than age 5 in Lynchburg don’t have access to early education programs.
“Every family is asked about their goals. That’s often a pivot point — from surviving to thriving. We look at the whole picture and partner with families for what is often a life-changing journey,” Holli Relyea, HumanKind’s EHS director, said in the release.
Head Start is operated by Lynchburg Community Action Group (Lyn-CAG) and serves children 3 to 4 years of age.
It also states that they have a higher likelihood of graduating high school, attending college and receiving a postsecondary degree, and are less likely to be unemployed and in poor health as adults.
