Your child can begin a Head Start program at any time of the year if you qualify and there are open seats.
Programs are free and run year-round for at least eight hours a day.
Your child can get nutritious meals and health screenings.
Head Start programs also help parents and families achieve their own goals. These include employment, housing, adult education, and accessing health services.
Limited space is also available in Early Head Start programs, which serve pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers.
Head Start programs are located in centers run by community organizations and non-profits.
Eligibility is based on your family’s income, housing situation, and/or if you get HRA cash assistance or SSI.