Address
175 Main Street
Battle Creek MI MI
Contact Phone
(269) 965-7766
Details
Early Head Start promotes the physical and mental health of expectant mothers, infants and toddlers, as well as the stability of the entire family. The program utilizes curriculum designed to fully support infant and toddlers natural instincts of learning from their environment and relationships with others. It also offers monthly home visits and training for enrolled families on best practice with their infant and toddlers.
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
Register for Head Start?The first step in applying for Head Start is to fill out an application. Applications are available on our web site under the Head Start Program, at any Head Start Center and other locations in your community. You may also call 1-877-KIDS-577 and have an application mailed to you. After you return the application you will be put on a waitlist. When your name is on the top of the waitlist a Family Worker will call you for an appointment to enroll your child.
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