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Head Start/Early Head Start of the Lehigh Valley, administered by Community Services for Children, recently received re-accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. We were one of 70 schools honored at the November 2010 meeting of the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools. Accreditation signifies that we engage in a rigorous process of […]

Thanks to ksg3, CSC’s web views have exploded! Page views have increased 20% over 2009 and 50% over 2008. ‘They have given us all the tools we need to manage the site and update it as we please,’ says Sara George, VP, Development at CSC. ‘And they constantly give us new ideas to consider. So […]

The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has made its first grant to CSC to provide parenting education in Allentown’s Youth Success Zone. The Zone is a 10-block area focusing on improving child success in school. Numerous organizations will be working together to support family stability, self sufficiency, and student achievement. In addition to […]

Friendly’s (Catasauqua and Airport Rd) hosts a Family Fun Night, December 14, 5-8 pm. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to our ‘Building a Safestart for Babies’ Campaign. Help us build the region’s only classroom-based treatment center for babies and infants who have suffered neglect or abuse.

Delicious December’ is our theme combining literacy and cooking. Special story time, craft or activity and snacks are available most Mondays and Thursdays, 10-11 am and 2-3 pm. See the calendar for additional details or call 610-437-6000, x 3140. Free.

Community Services for Children (CSC), local administrator for Head Start and Early Head Start, officially broke ground for a new day treatment center for infants and toddlers referred by Children and Youth of both Lehigh and Northampton Counties.  The 11,600 sf one-story building will be completed next summer. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony were […]

CSC Breaks Ground for New Infant/Toddler Center Community Services for Children (CSC), local administrator for Head Start and Early Head Start, officially broke ground for a new day treatment center for infants and toddlers referred by Children and Youth of both Lehigh and Northampton Counties.  The 11,600 sf one-story building will be completed next summer. […]

November Numbers Everywhere! This month we are NUTS about reading and math. Your story time adventure includes stories, crafts and snack. 10 – 11 am; 2 – 3 pm. Nov 1 &4: Making a Counting Book; Nov 8 & 11: Numbers Around the World; Nov 15 & 18: Patterns Patterns Everywhere; Nov 22: Thanksgiving Math. […]

Cintron Joins CSC Board Iris M. Cintrón recently joined the board of directors of CSC. She served the Bethlehem Are School District for 37 years as a teacher, counselor, school social worker and administrator.  She held the position of supervisor of minority affairs, governmental programs and grants for the last 18 years. Mrs. Cintrón has […]

Thanks to help from Dr. Greg Brady, an Allentown dermatologist, and the American Academy of Dermatology, CSC has purchased skin-saving shade structures for its unique outdoor play area for Head Start and Early Head Start children. The structure and additional shade trees cost $8000, paid entirely by this generous grant. Dedication of the new structure […]