Welcome to our Eligibility Page
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance.
Our services are provided free of charge and without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion, or sex.
Eligibility Guidelines
Available for children 3-4 years old by September 10th of the program school year.
Families must qualify according to the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Federal Income Guideline
Child Start Inc. enrollment is based on the needs of participating families. The “Family Size Income Guidelines” shown below are established annually by the U.S. Government. At least 90% of Child Start Inc. families must have income equal to or below 130%. Before over-income families can be accepted, Child Start Inc. must offer available enrollment slots to income-eligible families.
Children who are experiencing homelessness, are currently in foster care, or households receiving TANF or SSI are automatically eligible.