Head Start

What Head Start Can Do for Your Child

Head Start is a federal program designed to provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to income-eligible children and their families. Head Start and Early Head Start are offered to children from birth to age 5. Head Start also offers a prenatal program for expectant mothers.

Eligibility

Head Start is available to children in Utah who turn 3 or 4 by September 1st of the current year. Priority is given to families who have children with disabilities or whose income is within the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you are over-income and do not qualify, you will be asked for further information.

Head Start is an equal opportunity program and does not discriminate against race, religion, or sex. Utah Community Action does not deny placement on the basis of a disability or its severity to any child. We do not provide transportation for students, however, assistance with carpooling or bus/TRAX vouchers are available.

If you have questions, please call the Head Start hotline at 801-972-2337 or e-mail us at erseateam@utahca.org.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a la línea de ayuda al 801-972-2337 o escríbanos a erseateam@utahca.org

>> Looking for Head Start in Tooele? Call 435-882-6743.

>> Looking for Head Start in Wendover? Call 435-665-7805

How to Apply

If you are interested in having your child participate in Head Start or Early Head Start, please complete the 2018-19 Online Application forms.

Once you’ve submitted the online forms, you must finish the enrollment process in-person. Call 801-972- 2337 or visit us every Wednesday at Howard J. Schutlz Head Start: 336 East 3900 South from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. A specialist will need to verify your child’s age, your household income, your child’s immunization record, and your proof of residency before confirming your classroom placement.

Questions? ERSEAteam@utahca.org or 801-972- 2337.

Please bring the following documents with you to enroll in Head Start:

1. 1. Child’s birth documentation
   Birth certificate and/or Medicaid card, baptism or blessing certificate, Foster Care placement letter, Hospital Certificate, I-94 or passport.
2. 2. Child’s immunization record
3. 3. Proof of income for the past 12 months: (bring all that apply)
   Tax forms for the previous year (preferred), W-2 forms, check stubs, child support, unemployment, Social Security or military income, etc.
4. 4. Proof of Residence
   Recent copy of utility bill, rental agreement, or mortgage statement in parent’s name that lists the address.)
5. 5. Please also bring:
   A copy of your child’s most recent physical and dental exam (completed in the last 12 months), medical and dental provider information.

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