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They will also tell you what documents you should bring with you to apply. To find a Head Start or Early Head Start program near you, use the Head Start Locator or call 1-866-763-6481 (toll-free). You may also use the link at the top of the page to contact us for more information.
Eligibility is determined by local program staff. Your family may be eligible for Head Start or Early Head Start services if your family's income is determined to be at or below the federal poverty level.
*The 2021-2022 BCPS Head Start/Early Head Start application process will take place online. Application interviews will be conducted virtually. For more information on how to apply, please click here.
How to Apply. To apply for Head Start and Early Head Start, contact the program serving your community. Your local program will provide the required forms and answer your questions. They will also tell you what documents you should bring with you to apply.
Programs may enroll some children from families whose incomes are higher than the federal poverty level if they meet other eligibility requirements. Families with circumstances such as homelessness, children in foster care , or receiving TANF or SSI may also qualify for services.
Applications for the 2021-2022 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) HS/EHS program are NOW OPEN!
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The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Head Start (HS) Program, a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged children and families.
Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program that offers free comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant woman.
The Head Start/Early Intervention Department administers the District’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program, a State funded program that offers free instruction to Florida four-year-olds.
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