Grantee Serving HUDSON, NJ

Jersey City Child Development Centers, Inc Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 11 centers across 1 city. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
93 Nelson Avenue
Jersey City NJ 07307-3915
Contact Phone
(201) 656-1500
Locations
11 centers

About This Organization

Jersey City Child Development Centers, Inc. (Project Head Start) is a federally funded program for pre-school children from low income families. The program has been serving children since 1965 until the present, covering a more than 35 year span of time. Jersey City Head Start is a part of the National Head Start Programs which are operated in almost every county in the country with the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Head Start is a Family Development Program which is designed to meet the basic needs of individual children and families.
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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

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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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