OACAC Head Start is now enrolling in Taney County, MO! Hollister: Ages birth – 5. Head Start hours are M-F, 7am – 5:30 pm. Call (417) 334-7515 for info. Ridgecrest: Ages birth-5.Early Head Start hours are M-F, 7am – 5pm; Head Start hours are M-F, 8:30am –...
We’ve been sharing news of the restructuring of our CSBG program and wanted to give an update. Between 9/22 – 9/30, all OACAC Neighborhood Centers will be closed as staff attend training. Centers will reopen on 10/1 in Bolivar, Springfield, and Branson. Additionally, a satellite...
Adam Dixon, June 5, 2025 "Cardboard tube fights after wrapping presents for the kids," says Janie. I pause and ask for clarification, imagining feral three-year-olds let loose in the classroom with tube-swords in hand. Janie laughs and corrects my mental picture." The memories come rushing out, as...
In the heart of a small town, there was a program that changed lives—The Head Start Program. For many, it was just a name, but for me, it was a lifeline. I still remember my own childhood filled with vibrant colors, laughter, and the warmth...
A Journey of Growth and Transformation with OACAC Head Start by Angie Presley OACAC Head Start has been a beacon of hope and a pillar of support for my family and me. We are a blended family, and I am a mother of 3 children and...
"Head Start is a wonderful and much needed program. The skills my children will carry on as they navigate through life are amazing and all due to the program." Marcella is a proud parent whose children learned a lot from attending Head Start. Read her full...
Throughout the four full weeks of May 2025, it is our goal to collect 60+ items for each of the four programs below, to share with the communities we serve! May 4-10: 60 for Kiddos—Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Help us collect 60 packages of unscented baby...
Calling all Stone and Taney County expectant and new mothers! Join us in Branson at the 1st Annual Community Baby Shower on 2/1/25. Registered mothers may receive ultrasounds, clothing, diapers/wipes, books, groceries, formula, toys, and more. We will also have MANY giveaways for car seats,...
“They told me out of all 10 county areas and Central Office I’ve been here longer than anybody! I am proud and I’ve loved Head Start, we’ve gone through so many changes through the years, there’s been lots of improvement, it always seems to be...
Congratulations to Kimberly Shinn-Brown, recipient of the distinguished 2024 Charles Braithwait Leadership Award! Kimberly exemplifies the essence of Community Action through her unwavering dedication to children and families. Enthusiastic about the mission of Community Action, Kimberly has devoted 29 years to Ozarks Area Community Action...