STEPS Head Start in Charlotte County is now recruiting 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2016-17 school year. STEPS Head Start is a federally-funded program that offers free services to children who meet the eligibility requirements regardless of gender, race, religious affiliation or disability. Parents of children with special needs (mental and/or physical disabilities) are strongly encouraged to apply. Transportation may be provided. If interested, contact Chiquita Stokes, family advocate, at (434) 315-5909, ext. 13, or Gloria Lockett, family and community partnerships manager, at (434) 315-5909, ext. 16.