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.
We have limited availability for families who are over-income.
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. Up to 10% of Child Start, Inc. families may have an income above 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 SNAP, TANF, or SSI are automatically eligible.