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.