Reading is Love

Love is in the air this month – the love of reading and books! We are happy to bring Reading is Love for 2025! By making reading fun and a regular part of a child's day—through story time and parent involvement—we are helping kids develop a love for books early on. This gives them a great start in learning and sets them up for success down the road. We plan on having extra special guest readers this year!

If you are interested in signing up to be a guest reader, please call Shermesa Saffold, 478-738-3240.

Register for Head Start Today

Enroll your child in Head Start or Early Head Start today! Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 and Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5. These programs focus on the development and wellbeing of the whole child—from learning to social and emotional development to language and literacy skills to physical wellness and nutrition. Both programs actively engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes.



Who is eligible? Families who meet federal income guidelines, residents of Bibb or Monroe counties, children from birth to 5 years old. These programs are free for eligible families.

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Proof of age

• Proof of income

• Proof of pregnancy and due date for expectant moms

Or call us at 478-738-3240

Black History Month

February is Black History Month! Have you explored the history in your own backyard? You can utilize an interactive, accessible mobile app that explores 37 African American historic and cultural sites and shares the stories of the Black community of Macon in the 19th & 20th centuries. Simply download the Tour Macon mobile app and choose the Black Heritage Trail. What a great activity for young and old alike.

Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., is in the business of “Helping People, Changing Lives, and Building Families.” With help from our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, local businesses, locally elected officials, and supporters, we tackle the war on poverty. It is our mission to help improve the quality of life for all families and individuals in Macon-Bibb and Monroe counties.

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