Enrollment
Who is eligible?
Children ages 3 to 5 are eligible for Head Start. Your child needs to be 3 years of age by September 10th. Children with disabilities are mainstreamed into the program and receive the full range of developmental services.
Head Start enrollment is based on the income levels of participating families. The US government established these guidelines annually, known as the “Federal Poverty Guidelines” and they can be found below. 90% of Head Start, Inc families must meet these income qualifications; the other 10% are reserved for children and families with special needs.
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FAMILY SIZE POVERTY GUIDELINE |
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# of Family Members |
2011-2012 Income Guideline |
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1 |
$10,890 |
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2 |
$14,710 |
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3 |
$18,530 |
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4 |
$22,350 |
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5 |
$26,170 |
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6 |
$29,990 |
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7 |
$33,810 |
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8 |
$37,630 |
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over 8 |
add $3,820 for each additional person |
Please call 869-1230 to see if you are eligible and to get an application. We accept applications on a year-round basis.