Anaconda Head Start

Head Start Eligibility

• Child must be at least 3 years old, or turn 3 years old by the date used to determine eligibility for public school.
• Family’s income is equal to or below the poverty line.
• Family’s incomes are between 100 – 130% of the poverty line.
• Family receives or is eligible for public assistance including TANF and/or SNAP.
• Family is homeless as defined by the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless.
• Child is in foster care.
• If family does not fall into the above criteria the program may enroll a child who would benefit from services. Families within this realm cannot make up more than 10% of program’s enrollment.

Eligibility Documentation

• Tax Forms
• Pay Stubs
• Zero Income Statement
• Child Residency Affidavit
• SNAP/TANF Documentation
• SSI Documentation

Families must provide one form of documentation, listed above, to determine eligibility.