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Head Start is for low income families who meet federal poverty guidelines. Ten percent of enrollment is reserved for children identified with special educational needs.

Early Head Start Eligibility: Pregnant moms and children between the ages of birth to three from families that meet the Federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Early Head Start services.

Head Start Eligibility: Children between the ages of four to five from families that meet the Federal poverty guidelines. Children must be age four by September 1.

Automatic Eligibility: Families are automatically Head Start eligible if one or more of the following apply:

  • Family is a current recipient of TANF benefits from the Department of Health and Human Services (Provide proof of benefits).
  • Family is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (Provide proof of award letter).
  • Family is providing foster care for the child you are applying for (Provide proof of child placement).
  • Family is homeless (No document of income is needed).

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For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,550 for each additional person.