Address
610 Biscoe St
Helena AR 72342-3901
Contact Phone
(870) 338-6406
Details
The Head Start Program is a pre-school developmental program which provides early education for three to five year old children. There are eight (8) facilities throughout a three (3) county area which includes Phillips, Monroe and Prairie Counties. Activities include a pre-school education curriculum, parent involvement, social services,health and dental screenings, mental health services, developmentally disabled services,family counseling, and volunteer opportunities.
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
If you would like to give your child a “head start†in life, call the centernearest to where you live for additional information.The Head Start Brochure and the
Head Start Enrollment application now available online in PDF format. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print the brochure and application. If you do not have the reader, click here to download the free reader. No child will be accepted without the following documents attached to the application:*Child's age (Birth Certificate/child must be 3 years old)*Child's Immunization record (Shots)*Child's Social Security number*Household IncomeComplete entire form and return with the above documents to your local Head Start Center.Please us blue or black ink only.
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