Goodwill Homes Head Start, a Head Start Program of Memphis, TN

4590 Goodwill Road
Memphis TN TN

(901) 789-1636

The Goodwill Homes Head Start program is located at 4590 Goodwill Rd., Memphis, TN 38109. The Head Start program is a part of Goodwill Homes Community Services, Inc., agency which has served the southwest Shelby County community for nearly fifty years. Since 2001, Goodwill Homes Head Start has been a delegate agency of Shelby County Government Head Start Program.Goodwill Homes Head Start is funded for one hundred (100) children. In 2007, we established a partnership with the Memphis City Schools Tennessee Voluntary Pre-K Program by serving one classroom with a dual enrollment (Head Start and Pre-K) of twenty children. Our success is a combination of a dedicated staff, involved parents, and active community partners all supporting our MISSION to empower children, families and staff through the process of learning that will enable them to become life-long learners.

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.

Documents Required for Enrollment FOR CHILD1. Birth Certificate 2. Immunization Record 3. Hepatitis-A Shot Record4. TennCare or other Health Card5. Social Security Card6. Proof of Residence: Utility Bill or Lease AgreementOTHER INFORMATION NEEDED1. Parent's Social Security Card2. Four emergency contacts (Outside Home)3. Proof of Income Tax Return SSI Letter or TANF Printout

• Goodwill Homes Head Start
  4590 Goodwill Rd, Memphis TN
  (901) 789-1636