Provides a comprehensive, pre-school educational service. Program includes health, nutrition, education, special needs, social service, parent involvement, and mental health. Head Start is also for the handicapped pre-schooler. Services include dental and health screenings, speech and development therapy for disabled, counseling and child care food program.

Eligibility	Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. 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.
Age Groups	Children
Community Services	Education Early Childhood Education
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Early Intervention
Payment Options	Sliding Scale / Payment Plans

Last Updated: 01/28/17