- Broward County Public Schools
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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
Families that are receiving public assistance, experiencing homelessness, have children with disabilities, and foster care parents are encouraged to apply
Documents Needed To Apply
- Proof of age (child’s ORIGINAL birth certificate or foreign passport)
- Proof of guardianship, if applicable Affidavit of Person Acting as Parent with a notarized letter from the natural parent or court documentation
- Parent/guardian government issued 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
- Public Assistance records (TANF cash assistance, SNAP food assistance, Supplemental Security Income [SSI]) award letter or printout showing eligibility/amounts and dates received.
OR
- Social Security Benefits (SSA) Award Letter/Benefit Verification Letter Only (retirement or disability)
- Income Tax Form 1040 (previous year)
- W-2 Forms (previous year)
- Pay stubs with year-to-date income for the full year (previous year or past 12 months)
- Notarized Employment Verification from employer (download)
- Unemployment Compensation Records
- Veterans benefits records
- Child Support/Alimony records
- Worker’s Compensation records
- Military allotment records
- Training stipends
- Grants, fellowships, scholarships
Other Documents if Applicable
- Diagnosis documentation of medical conditions
- Documented mental health conditions
- Documented conditions that impact the child's education
- Outside speech, language, and behavioral plans
- Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
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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Sharonda Davis-Bailey
Director