Community Action, Inc. of Hays, Caldwell and Blanco, a Head Start Program of San Marcos, TX

101 Uhland Road, Suite 107
San Marcos TX 78666

(512) 392-1161

Head Start provides continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to economically disadvantaged families with children between the ages of birth to five years and pregnant women. Services include quality center-based early childhood experiences; access to physical and dental exams; screening for vision, hearing, speech, developmental, and behavioral concerns; immunizations; medical follow-up; and parenting information.

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.

We will assist you with your HEAD START and EARLY HEAD START applications. Please bring these things with you: 1. BIRTH CERTIFICATE 2. IMMUNIZATION RECORDS most up to date 3. MEDICAID, CHIP, OR INSURANCE CARD 4. All Family's income verification for the past year 2008 or past 12 month period (Eligibility based on age, income & working or/and school). Income includes: See Head Start Program Definition of Income Bring all the income documents that you have from last year from the list below. 2010 Income Tax Form (1040) TANF (AFDC) check or letter current 2010 W-2 Forms, Employer Statement or Pay Stubs from all jobs Supplement Security Income (SSI) check or letter, Social Security, Unemployment benefits, Disability Benefits Financial Aid Award letter Child support, Military pay and allowances Employer Verification forms available if needed Foster and Kinship Parents: Bring your placement letter. **INC