Flint Board of Education Early Head Start

Early Head Start Free to EligibleLow income families with children 0-3 years old, children with disabilities 0-3, pregnant womenParent education and parent involvement focusServes 90 childrenIncludes weekly home visits; bi-monthly parent parent/child groups, year round servicesHealth and nutrition services, developmental screeningsFamily activities, field trips and special events included with transportationLinks children to Head Start at age 3Birth certificate, immunization record and physical required for enrollmentEarly enrollment begins in April; families must call to verify eligibility/set up enrollment appointment (760-5462, 760-1841)

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 enrollment begins in April; families must call to verify eligibility/set up enrollment appointment (760-5462, 760-1841)