LEWISTON – Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care, with centers located in Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon Falls, Livermore Falls, Mechanic Falls and Turner, has begun a loose change drive to benefit Head Start families in Hurricane Katrina.

Money collected will be donated to Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana Head Start Associations. If interested in donating, contact 795-4040 for more information. Donations are being accepted at all Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care centers.

Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care has provided child development services to pregnant women, families and children, newborn to age 5, for 40 years. Programs include full-day, half-day, home-based, home start, family childcare and infant and toddler early Head Start. Services are provided annually to more than 400 children and families throughout Androscoggin County.

Applications for all Head Start programs are accepted at any time. Most programs are free to eligible children. Full-day childcare services are available on a sliding fee scale for parents who are working, continuing their education or participating in job training.

Call 795-4040, ext. 325, for more information or to set up an appointment to meet with an enrollment coordinator. Visit www.androkids.com for more information.