Head Start is one of Rooftop of Virginia CAP’s oldest running programs. This department provides an early childhood education program to 221 three and four year olds from income eligible families residing in Grayson and Carroll counties and the city of Galax. The overall goal of the program is to assist the child in dealing with the present and future responsibilities in school and life. The program provides 4 component areas that include education, health, social services, and parental involvement. Children may participate in the home base option or attend one of the seven classrooms located in Fries, Galax, and Hillsville.
Rooftop’s Head Start program is award winning and has been found in full compliance with all state program requirements. The success of the department is credited to the staff that give their all and their hearts to care for the children that come to them.
Alexandra Shalabi, Director Ext. 243, [email protected]
Debbie Liddle, Administrative Assistant Ext. 237, [email protected]
Brenda Amburn, Family Service Specialist Ext. 235, [email protected]
Kathy Widner, Health Specialist Ext. 250, [email protected]
Feeding Sites for USDA Food
Galax Head Start Classrooms & Home Base Groups
105 Rosenwald Felts Drive
Galax, VA 24333
Galax Early Head Start Classrooms
103 Hospital Drive
Galax, VA 24333
Hillsville Head Start & Early Head Start Classrooms & Home Base Groups
Regional Alternative Education Center
205 Oak Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
Cana Head Start Classroom
St. Paul School
231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
Independence Head Start
Independence Elementary School
110 Blue Devil Drive
Independence, VA 24348
Home Base Groups
Independence High School
915 East Main Street
Independence, VA 24348
Home Base Group
Grayson Highlands School
6459 Troutdale Highway
Troutdale, VA 24378