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Since 1966, the Western Dairyland Head Start program has been preparing young children ages three to five to succeed in school and beyond in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. The Early Head Start program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women was added in September 2015. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Learn more about Head Start.

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The Independence Head Start and Early Head Start Center had a Winter Social at the library and enjoyed a fun pizza party! Families participated in a pizza game, made a pizza craft, and everyone enjoyed pizza, carrots, blueberries, milk, and water. The event ended with story time. Thank you to the Independence Public Library for partnering with us and helping make this a fun event for children and families.

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