Community Action Committee of Pike County Early Head Start

The Early Head Start Program is a developmental program providing services for pregnant women andfamilies with children birth to three years old, including services for children with special needs, whomeet 100% of the poverty income guidelines.   Some of the primary objectives of the Early Head Startprogram are to build an understanding of child development, offer parenting support, involve parents intheir child’s play through socialization times, and provide each child with a complete health plan.

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.

Early Childhood Enrollment Applications You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the links on this page. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, click the Get Acrobat link below to download. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM APPLICATION : http://www.pikecac.org/EarlyChildhood/EARLY_CHILDHOOD_PROGRAM_application_REVISED_05-03-12.pdf PRENATAL EARLY HEAD START APPLICATION : http://www.pikecac.org/EarlyChildhood/EARLY_CHILDHOOD_PROGRAM_application_REVISED_05-03-12.pdf Things to bring for enrollment: Proof of Income (i.e. Pay stubs, W-2 form, 1040 tax form, child support information, social security benefits, unemployment information, written statement from employer) Copy of any legal custody/guardianship papers (if applicable) Proof of Medical Insurance for child applying (i.e. Private insurance, Ohio Medicaid/Healthy Start) (if applicable) Copy of the applying child’s birth certificate Copy of the applying child’s social security card Copy of the applying child’