Age Eligibility
- Head Start (3-5 years old - Kindergarten entry)
- Early Head Start (6 weeks-3 years old)
- Pregnant Women
Income Eligibility
- Family income less than or equal to 100% of the federal poverty level
- Income between 100% & 200%
- Over-income (up to 10% of families exceeding income guidelines)
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Automatic Eligibility
- Homeless Children
- Foster Children
Other
- Family must live in their local program’s service area (unless family is homeless then this requirement does not apply)
- In-person assessment with family required
Required Documentation
Proof of Age
- Child’s Birth Certificate / Birth Record
- Pregnant Women (Not Applicable)
Proof of Income
- If Employed, previous year’s tax return, W2, letter from employer, current pay check stub
- If Self-Employed, copy of form 1099
- If Unemployed, copy of OWF, SSI, Social Security, Unemployment, Child Support, etc.
Proof of No Income Declaration
- Registration Office will provide more information
Proof of Work/School/Training Schedule
- Family must reside in Summit County
- Letter from Employer or Pay Stub
- School and Training Schedule
- Any other form of documentation that will provide information
Other Critical Information
- Up-to-date Shot Record
- Custody/Guardianship Papers, if applicable
- Insurance Card/Health Card/Child’s last four digits of Social
- Security number
- Doctor’s Name, Address and Phone Number
- Dentist’s Name, Address and Phone Number
- Names of two Emergency Contacts with Address, Phone
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