The Early Head Start Program is designed to be a comprehensive, well structured program serving infants (0-8 months), mobile infants (9-18 months), toddlers (19 -23 months), two year olds, and their families. This program also serves expectant mothers, providing information on fetal development and pre-natal care. Pregnant participants are visited weekly by staff that monitor their progress and provide intervention for their mental well being, and a healthy newborn
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Who is Eligible?
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.
How to Apply
Enrollment
ESC Region 19 Head Start and Early Head Start Now Enrolling Children
~ Area Head Start Program Offers free Early Childhood Development and
Education Services for Low-Income Families~
ESC Region 19 Head Start is currently enrolling children and families into the program. Children are eligible to participate in the Head Start and Early Head Start program by meeting federal income guidelines and eligibility requirements.
Region 19 Head Start serves 3,850 preschool children and 213 infants and toddlers throughout 31 centers. Families with children under the age of five, including expectant parents who live in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, may be eligible for enrollment.
ESC Region 19 Head Start is a high-quality; comprehensive early childhood development and education program including pre-kindergarten services designed to increase the school readiness of children as well as their preparedness for the future.
The program also offers a range of free services designed t
Center Locations
This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.
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this form. Official enrollment documents must be submitted directly to the local Head Start program.