To enroll your child in an Early Head Start program, your child must be age birth through age two or you are pregnant, and the following eligibility guidelines must be met:

• Family meets federal low-income guidelines. You may be eligible if you are receiving some form of public assistance
• Parents are working, attending WorkFirst, or completing high school

Other factors that may determine your eligibility for Early Head Start:

• Child has a diagnosed disability and meets the age and income guidelines
• Child is in foster care

 

Early Head Start services are free; however, the cost of child care varies depending on individual providers. If paying for child care is a concern, we can help you apply for child care subsidy payments.

If you need help determining if your child is eligible, please call the Early Head Start Family Service Worker at 616-453-4145 x2288.