Eligibility Requirements and Application Procedures

In order to be eligible for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program, the following must apply:

Head Start - Children must be 3 or 4-years-old on or before September 1st

 

Early Head Start - pregnant women and children birth - 2-years-old

 

Family income must meet federal poverty guidelines


Children with disabilities, who meet all other requirements, are welcomed to apply.

When applying the following documents are required:
proof of age (example: child's ORIGINAL birth certificate)
proof of ALL household income from the previous year
child's Medicaid card, if eligible
proof of guardianship, if applicable
proof of Broward County residency
photo id

For more information, Please Call 754-321-1961.

 

2012-2013 Application Flyer (pdf)
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Head Start/Early Head Start Location Map