Grantee Serving LAFAYETTE, LA

SMILE Community Action Agency's EHS Program Early Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 7 centers across 5 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
501 St. John St.
Lafayette LA
Contact Phone
(337) 234-3272
Locations
7 centers

About This Organization

Provides comprehensive early childhood development and family support services on a year-round basis for 80 children under age three and pregnant women in order to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Also supports parents in fulfilling their parental roles, and helps parents move toward self-sufficiency. The program is interwoven with Head Start, and offers the same support system.
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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

Age Eligibility: Early Head Start -- Ages 0-3 Participants for Early Head Start include children, ages 0-3, which includes children at birth, as well as pregnant mothers. Children who become three years old by September 30 are not eligible for Early Head Start. Once children are enrolled, they are allowed to remain in Early Head Start until eligible for Head Start. However, if it is determined that a three-year-old (who is eligible for Head Start) needs to remain in the Early Head Start program, documentation of that need will be required.

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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