Address
800 North Green Street
Morganton NC 28655-5610
Contact Phone
(828) 438-6255
Details
Head Start is a federal program for preschool children from low-income families. The Head Start program is operated by local non-profit organizations in almost every county in the country. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting.
Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Children in Head Start are between the ages of three and five years old.
Who is Eligible?
Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and
children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and
families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for
services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be
eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some
grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines
as well.
Families are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Eligibility
• Children are enrolled using a point system.
• A child must be between the ages of 3-5 and not age-eligible for kindergarten.
• Children must turn 3 years old before August 31.
• 90% of children enrolled in the program are from low income families. Income is determined by verifying 12 months of income.
• Disabled children comprise at least 10% of the total enrollment. Children with disabilities are enrolled without regard to income. Children with all types of disabilities are accepted into Head Start and all necessary services are provided at no cost to the family.
• Homeless children receive priority for enrollment.
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