Head Start is a child development program for children ages three through five from low-income families. This program is funded by the Health and Human Services (HHS/ACYF/Head Start Bureau) and the Missouri Department of Health. In addition, the community provides a 20% in-kind match for the federal funds provided by the HHS/ACYF/Head Start Bureau.Families must meet income guidelines established by the funding source to paritcipate in this program. There is no cost to the participant for these services.
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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
If you are interested in applying for the Head Start or Early Head Start program you will need the following information to complete a full application:
Child’s birth Certificate
Child’s Medicaid/insurance number
Child’s immunization record
Proof of income – such as last year’s income tax return, check stubs, TANF printout from DFS
Click here : http://jfcac.org/uno/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/HS-EHS.pdf to download the application.
Complete on your computer and then print for submission.
If you need further information, contact us. You can find contact information here.
If you need information about other Head Start programs in the state of Missouri, click here.: http://jfcac.sandboxcalifornia.com/uno/?page_id=13
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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Please do not submit: Social Security numbers, birth certificates, income or tax documents,
medical records, immigration documents, benefit-account details, or other official application materials through
this form. Official enrollment documents must be submitted directly to the local Head Start program.