Head Start & Early Head Start
ABC Head Start is now enrolling children ages 0 - 5 for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
At Head Start, we support and create opportunities for your entire family to grow. Whether that's offering quality education for your children, transportation for your child so you can get to work on time, or opportunities to share your voice and story with us, we're here for you and ready to help your children receive the best care and education!
"As a teacher, ABC Head Start has been a huge blessing to my family. I've been able to provide for my family while in school and teaching. I even had a cancer health scare. ABC had the flexibility to step in to help. Childcare Assistants covered my classes when I couldn't be there. They're family and they work with you!"
What is Head Start & Early Head Start?
ABC Head Start and Early Head Start (HS & EHS) is a federally-funded program in Monroe County that provides educational and developmental services to over 1,000 children and pregnant women. We also provide 75 children with services through a partnership with IBERO American Action League.
In the United States, every year over a million children are served by Head Start programs in every state and territory. Today, ABC provides one of the highest performing programs in the country by actively ensuring all children have equitable access to a quality preschool education; as well as assisting parents in providing a home-life that nurtures their child’s full development.
What Does HS & EHS Do?
Employs a dedicated, highly qualified staff
Provides a child-centered, individualization approach
Promotes a healthy, stable home and family life
Provides children with health screenings and nutritious meals
Supports strong family foundations
Encourages parents to be involved in the program with their children
Program Participants must have children under 5 years old or be pregnant. Plus, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Are currently receiving TANF, SSI, or SNAP benefits
- Have a household income equal to or below the federal poverty guideline (limited space available for over-families)
- Are currently homeless
- Child is in foster care
Items needed when applying:
- Child’s birth certificate (or other official document verifying the child’s birth date)
- Child’s up-to-date immunization records, physical exam (including lead and hematocrit), and dental exam
- Proof of income (pay stubs, DHS budget sheet, Form 1040 tax return, 6 months of unemployment with W-2 or SSI statements)