Head Start / Early Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start are free early childhood education programs for low-income families with kids ages 5 and under

Your family may qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start if any of the following apply to you:

• You live in temporary housing
• You currently receive cash assistance, SNAP (food stamps), or SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
• You're enrolling a child who is in foster care
• Your household income is at or below these levels:

Household size

Yearly income

2

$21,640

3

$27,320

4

$33,000

5

$38,680

6

$44,360

7

$50,040

8

$55,720

For each additional person:

+$5,680

You may still qualify even if your income is over the limit. If you spend more than 30 percent of your income on housing costs, Head Start and Early Head Start can subtract those costs when calculating your income. You will need to provide documents showing your housing expenses.

To find and apply to a Head Start or Early Head Start program, use the Head Start Center Locator (https://headstart.gov/how-apply) to find a program near you.

Visit HeadStart.gov (https://headstart.gov/programs/article/head-start-approach) to learn more.

Visit HeadStart.gov (https://headstart.gov/programs/article/head-start-approach) to learn more.