Community Action Council operates Head Start in 15 central and south central Kentucky counties. Head Start is a federally-funded, comprehensive, high-quality early childhood education program for children and families with low income. Head Start provides children from birth to age five with a range of services to promote their school readiness and overall well-being,...
LIHEAP Spring Subsidy April 16-May 31
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy enrollment will begin on April 16 and run through May 31, 2024 (or until funds are gone). Spring Subsidy Cooling Component is designed to help offset the cost of a household's electric cost, providing eligible households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending...
LIHEAP Winter Crisis is accepting applications until March 31st, or until funds are spent
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment will begin on January 9 and run through March 31, 2024, or until funds are gone The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis assists eligible households experiencing a home heating crisis across various fuel types, including Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Coal, Wood,...
Gun Violence Reduction Grant Application Open
Community Action Council is partnering with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s One Lexington team to facilitate their FY 25 Gun Violence Reduction grant funding opportunity. This grant is open now and due April 5, 2024, by 5:00 PM. The link to the fully digital application is here, and answers to some commonly asked questions...
We’re a Head Start Program of Excellence
Our Head Start Programs were named a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association. For nearly six decades, Community Action Council has been a beacon of support in our communities, offering comprehensive services on a continuum to meet people exactly where they are. Whether addressing short-term emergency needs like utility assistance or...
Parent Cafés bring community and support to Head Start families
The Community Action Council is on a mission to make life better for all, and their Parent Café program is doing just that! This family-focused and parent-led initiative is all about boosting family resilience and communication through “protective factors” like support, knowledge, and relationships. Using evidence-based strategies, Parent Cafés are helping children avoid tough...
Jessica Coffie earns national recognition
In the realm of early childhood education, there are leaders who go above and beyond, embodying the spirit and vision of programs like Head Start. Jessica Coffie, the Director of the Office of Child Development and Head Start Director at the Council, is one such remarkable leader. Her dedication to children and families earned...
Mobile Food Market hits the road
Community Action Council has launched its Mobile Food Market, a game-changer in the fight against food insecurity and poor nutrition in underserved areas. These communities are often located in what is known as a “food desert,” where access to fresh and healthy food is limited, and fast food and convenience stores dominate the landscape....
Head Start is Universal
Earlier this year, Universal Pre-K became a major talking point in the state as part of a movement to ensure that all families have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education. The Council is advocating for the integration of the Head Start model into the foundation of this expanded early childhood education initiative....
Migrant families connected to resources through Head Start
Migrant farmworkers form the backbone of American agriculture. They work tirelessly to raise, plant, grow, care for, and harvest food of all types for the nation; however, the transient nature of their work can leave them vulnerable to economic instability, especially during difficult times. The USDA’s Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program acknowledged...