Address
9320 Kirby Drive
Houston TX TX
Contact Phone
(713) 393-4700
Details
The Gulf Coast Community Services Association's (GCCSA) Early Head Start Program is a federally funded, comprehensive program serving eligible pregnant women, infants and toddlers.
GCCSA acquired the Early Head Start Program in September 2002. The program is funded to serve eighty-four (84) pregnant women, infants and toddlers within zip codes 77020 and 77026 in the Fifth Ward Area of Houston, Harris County, Texas. It currently operates a home-based program option; providing Early Head Start services of education, family involvement, health, family literacy, fatherhood initiative,
mental health services, and nutrition to children with disabilities in the families' homes. Home-based teachers conduct home visits once a week, with a socialization activity occurring twice a month.
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
How to ApplyOption 1 - Contact the Early Head Start Office at (713) 222-7212 and apply over the phoneOption 2 - Visit the GCCSA Early Head Start Central Office and apply in personOption 3 - Visit the GCCSA Early Head Start Center and apply in personRequired Documents1. Child's original birth certificate2. Proof of residence3. Proof of income (i.e., paycheck stubs, TANF warrant letter, child support documents, etc.)4. Social Security cards for child(ren) and parent(s)5. Immunization card6. Diagnosed evaluation of any disability the child may have7. Physical and dental screening results (if any)8. Medicaid card/insurance numberTo download a PDF copy of the Enrollment Form or the Parent Handbook, click on the appropriate link below.Head Start & Early Head Start Enrollment Form [
.pdf]Parent Handbook [
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