Mid American Head Start, a Head Start Program of Kansas City, MO

600 Broadway, Suite 200
Kansas City MO MO

(816) 474-4240

EHS is a comprehensive and flexible program for children age 0 to 3 years that is designed to reinforce and respond to the unique strengths and needs of each individual child and family.

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.

MID-AMERICA HEAD START ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS Enrollment requirements for Head Start services are primarily based on: The child's age His/her family's income Whether the child has a disability. Other factors taken into consideration include: Parental status: emancipated minor, one or two parent household, foster care, or non-biological custodian; Various social conditions that could include, but are not limited to: terminal illness or death in the family, abuse, substance abuse, other siblings attending Head Start programs, referrals from other agencies, mental health of the parent, homelessness, education of parent, non-English speaking family, etc. Expectant mothers should apply for Head Start assistance as soon as possible to limit the time their children are on a waiting list. The criteria for enrollment varies with each delegate agency. Contact your delegate for specific enrollment questions.