Los Angeles Education Partnership Early Head Start

The Florence/Firestone area is one of the highest risk communities in Los Angeles. Located in South LA, there are almost 5,000 children age 0-3 in a 3 square mile area, almost all from low-income, Latino, Spanish-speaking families – and very few resources. Our Early Head Start program, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, promotes the healthy development of children from prenatal to age 3 and the self-sufficiency of their families. The long-term goal of this program is to improve children’s success in school and their families’ involvement in their child’s education and community.

Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

Contact this program directly to ask about eligibility, openings, required documents, and the local application process.