Special recruitment drive in place for Headstart

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June 20, 2007

Anonymous The Meridian Star Wed Jun 20, 2007, 11:24 PM CDT

The Headstart Centers in the Lauderdale County Area will be conducting a “Special Recruitment Drive” beginning June 25-29, at the Regional Office, 2311 Fourth Street in Meridian. The drive is for the upcoming 2007-08 school year. The registration times will be from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

To register a child, the following documents will need to be provided, the child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization form 121, proof of your 2006 income, Medicaid card (if your child receives these benefits)

Refreshments will be served during the week of registration. For more information, call Geneva Burton at (601) 483-2225.

— from staff reports

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