Head Start and Early Head Start eligibility
Head Start serves preschool-age children and Early Head Start serves infants, toddlers and pregnant people, at no cost to eligible families.
Income rule
Families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines are eligible.
Automatic eligibility
Children in foster care, children experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF, SSI or SNAP qualify regardless of income.
Above the limit
Programs may enroll some children from families above the poverty line, including some with income up to 130% of it. Ask your local program.
How to apply
Use the Head Start locator on HeadStart.gov to find programs near you and contact them directly.