Who is served by Head Start and Early Head Start?

Children with disabilities; regardless of income, 10% of a program’s seats are reserved for children with disabilities
Children from families whose income is below the Federal Poverty Level
Children from homeless families
Children from families who receive public assistance such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Supplemental Security Income
Children in foster care, regardless of income
Early Head Start services are also available for pregnant women with incomes below the Federal Poverty Level

FAQ Home