APPLYING FOR HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
Eligibility is generally based on family income at or below the poverty level according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the federal government. Children in foster care, homeless children, and children from families receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI) are eligible regardless of income.
HEAD START
To be considered for Head Start, children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1st prior to September enrollment AND from families who are at or below the federal poverty income guidelines.
EARLY HEAD START
Families with children up to 3 years old, and prenatal may be considered for Early Head Start if the family meets federal low-income guidelines and the parent is enrolled in school or employed full time.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT:
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Immunization Record
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Child's Health Insurance
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Child's Birth Certificate
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Proof of Income (one of the following)
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last year's tax return
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W-2's
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3 pay stubs
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Find an Early Head Start or a Head Start program near you with the Head Start Locator
Early Head Start
Interim Program Director: Lisa Daniels
1021 4th Street Clay Center KS 67432
Ph: 785-632-5399
Clay County Head Start
Interim Program Director:
Lisa Daniels
314 Court
Clay Center KS 67432
Ph: 785-632-2195