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
Head Start Enrollment Information
Birth Certificate
Proof of Income (One month’s worth of pay stubs, W-2, Tax Return, etc.)
Immunization Record
Health Insurance Card
Doctor/Dentist - Name, Address, Phone Number
Emergency Contact Information - Name, Address, Phone Number
Work Place - Employer/Business Name, Address, Phone Number
WIC ID
Enrolling Your Child
Applying for Head Start and Early Head Start can be a simple process. This information will guide you in enrolling for Head Start services and includes information on eligibility and how to contact the HS/EHS program serving your community. Clink on Swing link to see what paperwork is required for all applicants. Please bring these for your appointed meeting. Please use the Contact Us link to let us know you are interested and we will schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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.