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Service Divisions

Child Development
Child development programs enhance the quality of life and sense of dignity and self worth of each child and family by recognizing their unique needs. Services are provided through Head Start in fully licensed facilities which are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Check out our Early Head Start Program. (For pregnant women and children 0-3 years)

Check out our Head Start Program. (For children 3-5 years)

Contact: Chris DeLamatre , Child Development Director

Community Services
The following projects are operated by the Community Services Division.

Dislocated Worker Services:

Designed to meet the special needs of individuals who have been laid off from their jobs and need assistance to re-enter the work force.  Services include retraining and supportive services.

Public Transportation:

In cooperation with The City of Logan and ODOT, we are now offering taxi services for the citizens of Logan, OH. All our vans are handicap accessible. This service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, dial 740-385-6999.

Hocking County Youth Program: 
Youth Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Services for Hocking County.  Training and supportive services for in and out of school youth.  Summer employment and training. Youth Mentoring.

Scholarship Assistance Program: 
Provides financial assistance to students who are residents of the 30 counties in the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development service area and want to attend college but lack the required resources.  Applications are available from our agency each spring.

Athens Mobility Management Program:

Mobility Management seeks to optimize ALL transportation resources in our community. Helping to inform, improve, and assist specialized transportation needs for older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with lower incomes through a wide range of general public activities. More information can be found here.

Contact: Jessica Stroh, Community Services Director

Food and Nutrition
Food and nutrition programs provide nutritious meals daily to isolated elderly residents (Meals-on-Wheels) and children in child care facilities through the Food Service Kitchen in Logan, Ohio. Catering services are also available. The Second Harvest Foodbank of Southeastern Ohio recovers surplus wholesome food products and distributes them to member feeding agencies in ten counties of southeastern Ohio.

For more information on the food and nutrition programs, check out the Southeastern Ohio Regional Food Center.

Contact: Dick Stevens , Food & Nutrition Director

Housing and Community Development
Housing and Community Development programs seek to increase the supply of affordable, safe and decent housing for low and moderate income families by using public and private resources. Energy conservation and emergency energy assistance services are also available. Community development services are provided in cooperation with the County Commissioners of Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties.

For more information check Housing Services & Issues, Energy Assistance, and Community Development.

Contact: Gregg Andrews, Housing & Community Development Director