Address
2626 Walker Ave NW
Walker MI 49544-1306
Contact Phone
(616) 453-4145
Details
Head Start for Kent County’s early childhood programs focus on education, nutrition, medical and dental care, parent involvement and social services.
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
Enrollment:Applications are accepted year-round from families who meet the eligibility criteria. The Head Start program runs throughout the school year; Early Head Start runs year round. If classes are full, we will add your child’s name to a waiting list.To start the enrollment process, simply contact Early Head Start at (616) 453-4145, ext. 2288 or the Head Start location nearest you and schedule an appointment. During the appointment, a staff member will help you fill out the necessary paperwork. Please bring the following information with you:Proof of income (last year’s W-2, CDC, TANF, SSI, pay stubs)Proof of birth date for each child to be enrolled. Click to get birth certificates on-line.Current immunization recordsRecent physical (within one year) and dental examination report (within 6 months)Medicaid or insurance card
Center Locations
- Adams Head Start
1150 Adams St SE, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 453-4145
- Fulton Street Head Start
2023 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 453-4145
- Henry Head Start
551 Henry Ave SE, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 453-4145
- Ken-O-Sha Head Start
1353 Van Auken St SE, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 243-5297
- Lowell Head Start
700 Elizabeth St, Lowell MI
(616) 897-7920
- North Kent Head Start
14951 White Creek Ave NE, Cedar Springs MI
(616) 696-3990
- Rockford Head Start
8100 Courtland Dr NE, Rockford MI
(616) 866-3637
- Rogers Lane Head Start
2929 Rogers Lane Ave SW, Wyoming MI
(616) 453-4145
- South Godwin Head Start
28 Bellevue St SE, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 453-4145
- Springhill Head Start
2626 Walker Ave NW, Walker MI
(616) 453-4145
- Straight Head Start
850 Chatham St NW, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 453-4145
- Wellerwood Head Start
800 Wellerwood St NE, Grand Rapids MI
(616) 364-3218
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