Address
114 Lark Street
Cobleskill NY NY
Contact Phone
(518) 234-7521
Details
Head Start is a comprehensive child development program which serves children from ages three to five and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the Kindergarten readiness of young children. Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Head Start’s special focus is on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school.
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
Early Head Start families must meet income eligibility guidelines based on federal poverty guidelines or receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (T.A.N.F.).
Ten percent (10%) of total enrollment opportunities must be available for children who have been professionally diagnosed or suspected as having a disability. You can contact us at any time with eligibility questions 518-234-7521
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