The mission of the Head Start/Early Head Start program is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children of enrolled families in a way that:• Promotes intellectual and cognitive development• Improves physical and mental health• Advocates healthy nutritional practices• Enhances student achievement• Increases parent involvement• Encourages self-sufficiency
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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
Apply for Head Start & Early Head Start
For information to apply for Head Start
Program in Amarillo, email or call
Sydia Aguilar
677-5333 |Email
For information to apply for Early Head
Start Program, email or call
Lee Ann Brasher
677-5422 |Email
For information on how to apply for Head Start Programs in the following cities, contact the school district or the center: Borger, Bovina, Canyon, Childress, Clarendon, Dalhart, Dimmitt, Farwell, Friona, Hart, Hereford, Memphis, Pampa, Perryton, Sunray or Wellington.
Qualifiers:
Family meets income guidelines
Family on public assistance
Child with documented disability
Child in foster care or homeless
What to bring to enroll:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Card
Proof of Income
Proof of TANF, SSI, Medicaid (if applicable)
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.