Picayune School District Early Head Start, a Head Start Program of Picayune, MS

1620 Rosa Street
Picayune MS MS

(601) 799-4702

The Picayune School District Head Start is a federally funded program that serves pregnant women and children age birth to three who are below the federal income poverty guidelines. Early Head Start is a fairly new program to Picayune School District. We began providing services to 40 center-based children, 39 home-based children, and 10 pregnant women on September 1, 2002. The mission of Early Head Start is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy family functioning.

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.

EHS Application

• Nicholson Early Head Start
  1865 HWY-11 North, Picayune MS
  (601) 798-7808
• Picayune School District Early Head Start
  1620 Rosa St, Picayune MS
  (601) 799-4702