MONROE, NC – Rep. Larry Kissell (NC-08) joined with Union County Community Action (UCCA) and members of the community to celebrate and help raise awareness of the Head Start program.

October is National Head Start Awareness month, which seeks to raise awareness about the program that offers a comprehensive effort to help place children and families on a path to success. UCCA’s Head Start program serves children in Union, Anson, and Richmond counties.

“The Head Start program is instrumental in preparing our young people for success,” said Kissell. “The importance of education cannot be overstated. As a former school teacher, I know that by educating a young mind, you are helping them for life. Raising awareness for a program like Head Start is vital in helping our children, and I’ll always advocate for the programs that support our area’s future.”

UCCA Deputy Director Lillie Seels discussed the Head Start program and thanked Kissell for being there.

“This was our annual event in conjunction with National Head Start Awareness month,” said Seels. “We serve approximately 629 children from birth through five years old in Union, Anson, and Richmond counties. The Head Start program is a program with a rich history and a lasting effect on the children by removing barriers to growth and learning. It was great to see Congressman Kissell there. We appreciate his continued support of the Head Start program and the children it helps and thank him for being there.”

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Photo Attached: Rep. Larry Kissell speaks with P.E. Bazemore, Pre-K Administrator Suzanne Walter of Alliance for Children and UCCA Deputy Director Lillie Seels during his tour of the UCCA facility during the Head Start Awareness event.