- Broward County Public Schools
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- Head Start Eligibility
Head Start/Early Intervention Services
Head Start Eligibility
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In order to be eligible for the Head Start Program, the following must apply:- Head Start children must be 3-or 4-years-old on or before September 1st of the current year
- Family income must be at or below the US Department of Health & Human Services Poverty Guidelines to qualify for the program
- Applications must be completed by parent/guardian ONLY
Children with disabilities, homeless and Foster Care children, who meet all other requirements, are welcome to apply.
Documents Needed To Apply
- Proof of age (child’s ORIGINAL birth certificate or foreign passport)
- Proof of guardianship, if applicable
- Parent/guardian photo identification
- Proof of Broward County residence (domicile), if you are sharing housing and do not have proof of residence, please complete the Affidavit of Shared Housing form English| Spanish | Haitian/Creole | Portuguese
- Proof of ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR OR PAST 12 MONTHS
Examples of acceptable income documentation for each family member
- Pay stubs with year-to-date income for full year (previous year)
- W-2 Forms (previous year)
- Income Tax Form 1040 (previous year)
- Unemployment Compensation Records
- Public Assistance records (TANF, W.A.G.E.S.) with amounts and dates received
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Award Letter/Benefit Verification Letter Only with full payment history for previous year or last 12 months
- Social Security Benefits (SSA) Award Letter/Benefit Verification Letter Only (retirement or disability)
- Notarized Letter of Financial Support Form from individual (not parent/guardian) living in the same home and supporting the family (download)
- Notarized Letter of Financial Support Form from individual not living in the same home and providing financial support to the family (download)
- Notarized Employment Verification Form from employer (download)
- Veterans benefits records
- Child Support/Alimony records
- Worker’s Compensation records
- Military allotment records
- Training stipends
- Grants, fellowships, scholarships
Please be aware of the following: Broward County Head Start/Early Head Start has a limited number of available slots and applying does not guarantee that your child will be enrolled. Enrollment is based on eligibility and the needs of the child/family. To be accepted, your child needs to meet the age and income requirements. Please read these guidelines before starting the online application. For more information, please email us at headstart@browardschools.com or call 754-321-1961.
Contact Information
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Head Start/Early Intervention
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Angela Iudica, Ph.D.
Director