Children need to develop skills that enable them to be socially competent, intelligent and self-assured individuals. We are the one early childhood education organization that meets the total needs of each child, thereby ensuring that every child will have the same opportunity as his or her more advantaged peers to succeed in school and life.
Our goals and objectives address the needs and demographics of families, promote the highest level of services possible, are culturally sensitive, and ensure that families and children leave Head Start with the desire to be lifelong learners and achievers.
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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
Trenton Head Start is enrolling now for the 2012-2013 school year. Contact us for centers with available openings.
APPLY HERE NOW! : http://trentonheadstart.org/pdf/THSapplication-English.pdf
Trenton Head Start’s Early Head Start program provides free childcare, extended social services, preventative health and prenatal education services to the parents of infants and toddlers. If needed, we assist parents in obtaining a medical home.
There are currently three Early Head Start centers and one Home Based center that provide services to nearly 230 infants, toddlers and pregnant women in Trenton.
Centers operate from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Before you can enroll your child/children in the Head Start program; you must meet the US Department of Health and Human Services Income guidelines. For example, for a family of 4, the total household income must be at or below $22,350. Trenton Head Start will however accept families that are over this guideline by 10% only a
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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this form. Official enrollment documents must be submitted directly to the local Head Start program.