Find your local Head Start program:
- Contact List Alpha by Agency Name
(the Agency Name list contains complete contact information)
Contact List by City
- Contact List by County
Head Start Enrollment Information
- Is my child qualified for Head Start?
- Families must qualify economically by meeting the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines set annually by Congress in Washington, D.C.
- Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2008:
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Size of family unit
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Poverty guideline
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130 %
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1
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$10,400 |
13,520 |
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2
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14,000
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18,200 |
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3
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17,600 |
22,880 |
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4
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21,200 |
27,560 |
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5
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24,800 |
32,240 |
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6
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28,400 |
36,920 |
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7
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32,000 |
41,600 |
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8
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35,600 |
46,280 |
| For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,600 for each additional member. |
3,600 |
0 |
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- Children from families receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI) are eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services regardless of income. Children in foster care are Head Start eligible, regardless of family income. Ten percent of enrollments are offered to children with disabilities. Children who come from families with slightly higher income may be able to participate in Head Start when space is available.
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If you are seeking additional child care options or if you are ineligible for Head Start, the Child Care Resource and Referral Network is available to assist you in locating a provider, please contact:Toll-free: 800-543-7793
Outside of California the Child Care Aware program can help you in locating other child care services in your community. To find the local child care resource and referral agency, please contact: Child Care Aware Toll-free: 800-424-2246
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association is the
unified voice
providing
leadership and
advocacy for the
Head Start
community.
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VISION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association will
be an important
strategic partner
representing Head
Start interests in
California and the
nation. |
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