What is in-kind or non-federal Share?If I am enrolled in the prenatal program, will my baby be automatically enrolled in EHS when he is born?How do I get my child into Head Start or Early Head Start?What are the eligibility requirements for Head Start and Early Head Start?

Head Start is required to meet a non-federal share match of 25% of the grant. The in-kind amount we need to match is over $400,000 each year. The match is accomplished by volunteers, donations of supplies and material, monetary donations, etc. Parents will be asked to volunteer in many ways, such as helping in the…

Yes, the baby will automatically be enrolled in Early Head Start. It may be home base option or center based option depending on where there is an opening and what your needs are. Your needs will be discussed with you prior to the baby’s birth. To be enrolled in the center based option you must…

You need to fill out an application and then contact Deanna to schedule an in-take.  You will need to bring certain documentation to the in-take.  The documentation is listed on the application and includes proof of income, Immunizations and a copy of your child’s birth certificate.

The requirements to be eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start are age of the child and income. To be income eligible families must be at or below 100% of poverty. To be age eligible for Head Start a child must be at least three and less than five years of age by September…