Eligibility Information
Children are eligible to participate if their families are eligible for public assistance.
- Public assistance means that the family receives benefits or services through the WorkFirst or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) programs.
- TANF benefits or services include cash payments, vouchers, transportation, job training and subsidized childcare such as Working Connections Child Care (WCCC).
- Foster children and homeless families also qualify.
- Ten percent of our families may have income over the FPL (Federal Poverty Level).
- Children with special needs or who are at-risk are actively sought for enrollment.
We maintain a waiting list when centers are filled, and place children in classrooms throughout the year as space becomes available. Children must be three years old before September 1 to enter preschool classes.
2024 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and State Median Income (SMI) Guidelines
| Family Size | Head Start (FPL) | ECEAP (SMI) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,060 | $22,536 |
| 2 | $20,440 | $29,472 |
| 3 | $25,820 | $36,408 |
| 4 | $31,200 | $43,344 |
| 5 | $36,580 | $50,280 |
| 6 | $41,960 | $57,216 |
| 7 | $47,340 | $58,512 |
| 8 | $52,720 | $59,820 |