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    About Greater Lawrence Community Action Council in Lawrence, MA

    In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson and the Office of Economic Opportunity established the Lawrence Community Action Council to help fight poverty in the Greater Lawrence area. This council was renamed the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. in 1966 and became a platform for initiatives to improve the quality of life in the local community. The mission of the GLCAC is to provide education, social services, child care, health care, housing, youth employment, and other related services to those in need. With the help of government and private organizations, the GLCAC has been successful in creating opportunities for those living in poverty.

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    What kind of kids we support

    • Coed
    • Preschool

    Amenities

    • Handicap accessible
    • Infirmary
    • Internet Access
    • Indoor/Outdoor Playground

    Programs at Greater Lawrence Community Action Council in Lawrence, MA

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    Head Start

    Head Start educates young children and does so much more. We provide support services to strengthen families and foster a spirit of life-long learning. GLCAC’s Head Start is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in early childhood education. The students learn more than ABC and 1,2,3. They build a foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an award-winning STEM curriculum.

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    Child Care Center

    The Child Care Center is a positive, nurturing environment for children – toddlers to school-age students – to reach their full potential. Our staff of professional educators creates lessons, activities and experiences to support our students’ academic and developmental growth in these areas: Social-emotional Physical Language Cognitive Literacy Mathematics Science & Technology Social Studies Arts

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    Location and contact information

    350 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840