Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from ages three to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Head Start is built on the foundation that the development of children is deeply influenced by their family, community, physical and mental health, as well as by their educational experiences.
1,209 Children Served
61 Classrooms Operated
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Head Start. Fill out this form to begin the application process. Please make sure your contact information is accurate so that a Family Engagement Specialist can contact you soon to finalize the application process.
Please note the application is NOT complete until you speak/meet with a Family Engagement Specialist to finalize your child’s application.
- Children must be 3 or 4 years old by August 15
- Applications for enrollment are taken all year
- Enrollment opportunities are available for children with disabilities
Eligibility Criteria
- Families who meet federal income guidelines
- Foster children
- Families experiencing homelessness
- Families who receive SNAP, Families First, or SSI
- Children in the custody of grandparents or other relatives
- Children with a diagnosed special need/disability
Download your Parent Handbook here
The Program Offers
School Readiness
The program promotes language and reading skills, socialization and emotional development, learning skills, math and science knowledge and practice with fine & gross motor skills.
Disability
Our program extends services to children with disabilities. Those include, but are not limited to, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, emotional or behavioral disorders, autism, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, as well as health, hearing, speech, language, visual, and orthopedic impairments.
Health Services
We ensure comprehensive care by conducting screenings for blood lead levels, developmental milestones, health history, hearing, physical exams, speech, vision, and growth assessment for every child. Additionally, we coordinate with families and medical providers to develop specialized care plans for children with medical conditions. Our support extends to assisting families with transportation, insurance coverage, and establishing medical and dental provider homes.
Social Services
Our program offers support to families in achieving goals such as housing stability, continuing education, reading skills, financial planning workshops, and employment readiness training.
Nutrition
Our program is committed to serving healthy meals to children. Our goal is to help families and children establish better nutritional habits. We also support children with special dietary needs or religious dietary practices.
School Readiness
The program promotes language and reading skills, socialization and emotional development, learning skills, math and science knowledge and practice with fine & gross motor skills.
Families
Head Start parents and guardians can serve as volunteers in the classroom. They can serve on Policy Council and attend monthly parent meetings and family engagement events. You’ll find the family handbook here.
Disability
Our program extends services to children with disabilities. Those include, but are not limited to, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, emotional or behavioral disorders, autism, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, as well as health, hearing, speech, language, visual, and orthopedic impairments.
Health Services
We ensure comprehensive care by conducting screenings for blood lead levels, developmental milestones, health history, hearing, physical exams, speech, vision, and growth assessment for every child. Additionally, we coordinate with families and medical providers to develop specialized care plans for children with medical conditions. Our support extends to assisting families with transportation, insurance coverage, and establishing medical and dental provider homes.