Address
304 East Iron Street, Suite 1
Bessemer MI 49911-1100
Contact Phone
(906) 663-4302
Details
Head Start Center Based Program Option
• For children 3 to 5 years old
• Staff implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• School readiness is promoted to prepare children for success in kindergarten
• We offer FREE healthy meals and nutrition education
• Transportation is available in most areas (efforts are made to assist families with other options)
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
Head Start Application
Resources
2012-13 Selection Criteria download/view
Our agency follows approved Selection Criteria that is updated and reviewed annually by the Policy Council and the Governing Board. This is how we determine the order of enrollment in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Head Start Application download/view
Please print and fill out. Forward with Proof of Income to: GOCAA Head Start, 304 E. Iron St., Bessemer, MI 49911. Call 906-663-4302 ext. 10 for assistance.
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