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Eligibility & Enrollment

Families are selected for our Head Start program based on the need of the family; not the order in which we receive your application. Eligibility is based on income and age. The child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the year for which you are applying.

To qualify, you must be a resident of Leon, Jefferson or Franklin County.  Applications will NOT be processed for enrollment until all the following documentation is provided and verified:

  • Child’s birth certificate or passport
  • Proof of guardianship (if your name is not on the child’s birth certificate)
  • Valid driver license, student I.D., or state issued I.D.
  • Verification of all family income of (Parent(s) of Guardian(s) for the past 12 months such as:

a) Most current income tax form (1040, 1040A, W-2, 1099, etc.)

b) Check stubs (12 consecutive months)

c) SSI, SSA, or Social Security Benefits (current award letter(s))

d) Proof of residency (current lease and current utility bill)

e) Child support – total distribution (12 consecutive months)

f) Unemployment compensation – current unemployment Letter of Eligibility

g) TANF (Cash Assistance) – computer printout from the Department of Children and Families

h) Statement from Employer – on letterhead that includes date of hire, current pay rate, number of work hours per week, total income for the past 12 months, verification signature and date.

  • In order for your child to qualify for extended hours beyond 2:00 p.m. families must enroll in School Readiness and/or Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten.

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2017 POVERTY GUIDELINES
FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES & THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Persons In Family/Household

Poverty Guideline

1

$12,060

2

$16,240

3

$20,420

4

$24,600

5

$28,780

6

$32,960

7

$37,140

8

$41,320

For families/households with more than eight persons, add $4,160 for each additional person.

 

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