Until further notice, Community Progress Council will host all workshops, classes and other activities online to protect the health of both participants and staff. CPC will convene in-person workshops and classes when it’s safe and appropriate to do so.
To attend one of CPC’s online classes, you’ll need a computer, phone or tablet. CPC’s staff are happy to help participants get connected to the workshops, classes or online events.
Enrollment is now open for Community Progress Council’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs across York County.
To help families fill out the online application for enrollment, CPC is hosting open enrollment events on Thursday evenings, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its administration building, 226 East College Avenue, York.
Head Start is currently enrolling children ages 3-5, and Early Head Start applications are now open for pregnant women, infants and children up to 3 years of age.
Community Progress Council is opening its classrooms for IN-PERSON learning, beginning in August 2021, but enrollment is ongoing through November. Head Start and Early Head Start are free to enroll for eligible families.
You will need the following information to complete and submit your application:
• Child’s birth certificate
• Child’s medical insurance card
• Proof of address (ex: ID of parent, recent bill, lease)
• Proof of income from the past 12 months (ex: W2s, paystubs, SSI, SSD, TANF, Child Support)
• Child’s most recent physical and vaccination record
• Child’s most recent dental record
• Any legal documentation for the child (ex: custody order)
For more information, visit https://www.yorkcpc.org/programs/early-childhood-education/head-start-of-york-county/.
Community Progress Council now offers its “Pathway to Homeownership” course in two segments, beginning first with a financial literacy class and followed with a more in-depth review of the homebuying process.
These homebuyer education workshops, approved by the Pennsylvania Housing & Finance Agency (PHFA), aim to help those interested in purchasing their first home by providing the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the complex process.
“Pathway to Homeownership” workshops cover topics including fair housing, predatory lending, credit reports and scores, available mortgage assistance programs, choosing a Realtor and lender, homeowners’ insurance, closing and settlement process, and more.
The first class, “Pathway to Homeownership I” is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: October 9*, November 6, and December 4*.
The second class, which can be taken after successfully completing the first workshop, will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: October 23*, November 20, December 18*.
Dates with an asterisk are offered in both English and Spanish.
All meetings are online until further notice. For more information or to register, please call (717) 846-4600, ext. 270 or email info@yorkcpc.org.