Chugachmiut Head Start (AIAN), a Head Start Program of Anchorage, AK

1840 Bragaw Street, Suite 110
Anchorage AK 99508-3439

(907) 562-4155

HeadStart program provides early childhood services for children and their families in Nanwalek, Port Graham and Seldovia. The Head Start model provides a platform to address the needs of each child with emphasis on academic readiness that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning. The program serves children in the following critical areas: education, health and nutrition, parent involvement, social services, disabilities, and mental health.

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.

Application Instructions: 1. Everyone must complete pages 2, 3, 18 and 19 of this application. 2. Complete the application section for the service(s) you are requesting (see sections and page numbers below). Application Section Page  A Employment Services ............................................................................... 4  B Vocational Training Tuition Assistance..................................................... 6  C Chugachmiut Higher Education Scholarship Application ......................... 7  D General Assistance .................................................................................. 9  E Child Care Assistance ........................................................................ ... 14 3. Fill in all blanks in the application. If a blank does not apply to you, please write “NA”. 4. The following documents must be submitted with your application. Your application will be considered incomplete without these documents and will not be

• Nanwalek Head Start
  PO Box 8071, Nanwalek AK
  (907) 562-4155
• Port Graham Head Start
  PO Box 5537, Port Graham AK
  (907) 562-4155
• Seldovia Head Start
  PO Box 157, Seldovia AK
  (907) 562-4155