Established in 1965, Head Start promotes school readiness for children, ages three to five, in low-income families by offering educational, nutritional, health, social and other services. Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Programs actively engage parents in their children's learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals. Significant emphasis is placed on the involvement of parents in the administration of local Head Start programs.
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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
APPLYING TO AND ENROLLING IN HEAD START IS PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL!
ALL information you share about your family, including the amount and source of your income, is CONFIDENTIAL.
- After you submit your Pre-Enrollment request, you will be contacted by your local Head Start staff to begin the official application
process.
- To complete the application process, you will be asked to provide proof of birth and 12 months income verification.
- Children must be at least 3 years old and not older than 5 to enroll in the program. Selection criteria are based on age, income,
disabilities and other factors that demonstrate a need for services.
- Children are selected to fill classes for the upcoming school year during the summer. If your child is accepted, you will receive an
Acceptance Letter. We accept applications year-round to fill vacancies as they occur. If you need assistance in submitting your Pre-Enrollment request, or if you would like to Pre-Enroll by phone, please
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.