Address
630 HARVEY STREET
MUSKEGON MI MI
Contact Phone
(231) 767-8300
Details
Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. The mission is simple:• to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women,• to enhance the development of very young children, and• to promote healthy family functioning.
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
When should I apply for my child to participate in Early Head Start?
Applications are taken at any time during the year.
What is required to apply to Early Head Start?
To make sure each child is healthy and ready to learn, copies of the following documents are required: Child’s latest immunization records, last health exams, and other health history records. Also required is a copy of the child’s birth certificate, a completed Early Head Start application, emergency contact information, and proof of family income.
If any document is not available, Early Head Start staff works with families to get them completed. Please call 231-767-7288 for assistance.
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