ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, INC, a Head Start Program of Allegan, MI

323 Water Street
Allegan MI MI

(269) 673-5472

The ACRDC Head Start Program is a free comprehensive child development program that serves income eligible families with children, prenatal to five years old. We serve children of all abilities.Our program is child-focused, with the overall goal of increasing the social and academic competency of young children in low-income families. Head Start services are family centered and community-based. We offer family members opportunities and support for growth and change, believing that people can identify their own strengths, needs, and interests and are capable of finding solutions. The Head Start Program offers both center and home based programming.

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.

Head Start Eligibility Early Head Start - applicants must be pregnant or children up to age 3 Head Start - children must be age 3 or 4 by December 1 Families must meet income guidelines (Please be prepared to share your annual income information during the registration/application process.) Chilren must have a physical exam to participate Children of all abilities are accepted Must be residents of Allegan County Enrollment is prioritized based on individual and family needs

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