The Head Start/Early Head Start program is administered by The School Board of Broward County, Florida under the Pre-K - 2 Department. The population of the School System is more than 260,000 and shows an increase by more than 10,000 students annually. The multi-ethnic school population is also growing. There are 25,629 foreign born students from 152 countries creating the need for new programs and services for parents and children. The Head Start children benefit from the entire services of the school system which includes psychological services, speech/language evaluation and services, counseling and other services for children with disabilities.
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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
Eligibility Requirements and Application Procedures
In order to be eligible for a preschool program, the following must apply:
the child is 3 to 4 years old on or before September 1, AND
family income meets low-income guidelines
Children with disabilities who meet all other requirements are considered for enrollment.
When applying the following are required:
proof of age (example: child's ORIGINAL birth certificate)
proof of ALL household income from the previous year
child's Medicaid card, if eligible
proof of guardianship, if applicable
proof of Broward County residency
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***Eligibility is Based on Income and Other Factors,
NOT on a "First Come, First Served Basis". ***
For More Information, Please Call 754.321.1961 or click here for more preschool info.
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.