La Clinica de Familia Early Head Start (LCDF-EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Its purpose is to enhance children's physical, social-emotional, language and intellectual development; to assist parents in fulfilling their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self sufficiency. LCDF-EHS also provides services to infants/ toddlers with disabilities. To qualify you must reside within Las Cruces city limits, Las Cruces Public Schools District, and meet the income guidelines.LCDF-EHS services are provided both in a classroom setting (Center-Based Services) and through regularly scheduled visits with the child and his/her parents in the home (Home-Based Services). Services to Expectant Moms are provided through regularly scheduled visits in the home or offices.
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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
How to Apply
Stop by the center to fill out an application and bring copies of the following documents with you:
Immunization Record
Child's Birth Certificate
Parent (s) ID ♥
Utility Bill ♥
School Schedule (if parent is attending school) ♥
Medicaid or Other Health Insurance ♥
Current Income Tax Copies Or 4 Of Your Most Recent Check Stubs (if Parent is employed) ♥
Proof of TANF, grants & scholarships (if applicable) ♥
Pregnant women please bring documents with a heart. ♥
Print Applications Here:
Click here for the Early Head Start Program Application.
Click here for the Expectant Mom Program Application.
For more information please call 575-532-0515 or 575-532-2002.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited basis apply to all programs.)
LCDF Early Head Start does not provide transportation but doe
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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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.