Head Start Online Application

Head Start Application
  • Begin Application
  • Child Info
  • Legal Guardian(s)
  • Siblings
  • Contact Info
  • Income
  • Signature

Welcome to the Head Start Online Application!

Required Documents

This application will take about 30 minutes to complete. You may be asked to upload documents within this application. Please have these documents scanned and uploaded to your computer so they will be ready to be attached in the application. If you're unable to provide them at this time, that's okay: please complete as much of the form as you can. We will reach out to you later to get the rest of your forms.

  • Social Security Income statement
  • DHS, Safety Plan, and Temporary Placement Documentation
  • Letter from agency providing temporary shelter services
  • Proof of income, such as:
    • Tax Returns, W-2's, or Unemployment Compensation
    • School statements for grants/scholarships
    • 12 consecutive month statement for Child Support

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible to apply for Head Start services if:

  • Your child is 3 years old, 4 years old, or 5 years old after September 15th of the school year
  • Your family meets Head Start income guidelines

You are eligible to apply for Early Head Start services if:

  • Your child is under 3 years of age
  • Your family meets Head Start income guidelines
  • Pregnant women who would like their child to attend after birth are also eligible