The early years of childhood are a very important time in a child’s overall development. It is a time learning patterns and skills are developing, emotional development is taking place, the child’s curiosity is increasing rapidly, and the child is developing into an individual – mentally, physically and emotionally.
Head Start is a comprehensive child development program designed to assist families and children during these developmental years. The program provides for health care services, educational services and special needs services for the child and family.
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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.
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