How do I enroll my child in Head Start?

To apply for Head Start and Early Head Start, contact the program serving your community. Your local program will provide the required forms and answer your questions. They will also tell you what documents you should bring with you to apply.

What is the difference between the Head Start program and universal pre k program?

Head Start programs are available to very low-income 3- and 4-year-old children, whereas the OK pre-k program is universally available to 4-year-old children only, but regardless of income. For practical reasons, Head Start classrooms often combine 3- and 4-year-olds.

Is the Headstart program still around?

More than half a century on, Head Start has provided early childhood development and comprehensive services to millions of children and currently serves nearly 1 million. For starters, the program has never had sufficient funding to serve all eligible children; today it reaches only half of poor preschoolers.

Is Head Start a full day program?

For the Head Start program, one parent or legal guardian in the household has to be either in school, working or in a vocational program to qualify for a Full Day slot. The verification documents will be in your packet. For the Early Head Start program, both parents/guardians must be working or in school to qualify.

What is the difference between Head Start and Early Head Start?

Head Start and Early Head Start programs are free, federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness for children from low-income families. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and families with children under age 3. Head Start programs serve children between 3 and 5 years old.

How long has head start been around?

1965
Since its creation in 1965, Head Start has provided comprehensive child development services for 32 million children — services that foster children’s growth in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and monitor their progress in these areas to ensure that they are well prepared for kindergarten.

When does Early Head Start Start in Mississippi?

Early Head Start provides quality care to infants and toddlers six weeks to three years old. This comprehensive child care service focuses on children of individuals from low-income families. The program also provides educational services and resources to pregnant teens and young expectant mothers at four centers across Hinds County Mississippi.

How does the Early Head Start program work?

Early Head Start serves expectant mothers through home visits and socialization activities. The children of the parents served in this program are given priority for available spots in the Early Head Start program. DO I QUALIFY FOR HEAD START?

How many counties does Head Start serve in Mississippi?

Head Start serves all 82 Mississippi counties. Click the link to find a grantee that serves your area. 03. Learn how children and families turn obstacles into motivating challenges with the help of services provided by Head Start. to connect, collaborate, and learn together.

Where do I go to apply for Head Start?

If you think that you qualify for Head Start, please contact our office at 601.923.3940 or the Head Start site of your choice to complete an application. *All applicants are required to go to one of the sites so that a Head Start staff member can meet with you and go over your application. You MUST bring all of the following: