Pre-k and Head Start are two preschool programs
for income qualifying families. If you are interested in Pre-k or Head Start for the 2008-2009 school year and
have questions call 903-668-5990, ext. 5123
Info
Needed for Enrollment into Pre-K:
1. All children
who register for Pre-K must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2008
2. Proof of Residence in HISD
3. Current Immunization
Record
4. Child's Certified Birth Certificate
5. Social Security Card
6. Proof of Income
Info Needed for Enrollment into Head Start:
1. All children who register for Pre-K must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2008
2. Proof of
Residence in HISD
3. Current Vaccination Record
4. Child's Certified Birth Certificate
5.
Social Security Card
6. Proof of Income
AND bring...
6. Copy of 2007 Income Tax Return OR Verification of TANF or SSI benefits
7. Proof of Child Support, if
applicable
8. Copy of Medicaid or CHIP card, if applicable
The following has been adapted from http://faq.acf.hhs.gov
How do I apply for Head Start?
Where do I get an
application form?
Is my child eligible for Head Start?
Does Head Start accept children with disabilities or special
needs?
What are the other options if my child is ineligible for Head Start?
How
to Apply Contact the Head Start or Early Head Start agency serving your community. Your local Head Start agency will provide
the required forms and answer questions about the program. The local agency will also help you find the Head Start Center
closest to your home. Finding a Program To find a local Head Start or Early Head Start program to contact in your area, use
the on-line national Head Start Program Search Tool at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/hsweb/index.jsp. Use the Search
Tool to browse through the list of Head Start programs in your state. Then contact the listed programs closest to your community,
even if they are some distance away. These are the main program offices which can tell you if there is a Head Start center
in your area. Many of the organizations found in the Search Tool operate additional Head Start centers that are not listed,
so there may be a program closer to your home than it appears. If you need more help to find a Head Start or Early Head Start
program in your area, we would be happy to assist you. Call the Head Start Information and Publication Center toll-free at:
1-866-763-6481. Eligibility Children from birth to age five from families with low-income are eligible for Head Start and
Early Head Start services. The Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2006 are available at: http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/im06/im06_02.htm. Children from families receiving public assistance (TANF or
SSI) are eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services regardless of income. Children in foster care are Head Start
eligible, regardless of family income. Ten percent of enrollments are offered to children with disabilities. Children who
come from families with slightly higher income may be able to participate in Head Start when space is available. Your local
program can discuss this with you. If you are ineligible for Head Start, the Child Care Aware program can help you in locating
other child care services in your community. To find the local child care resource and referral agency, please contact: Child
Care Aware Toll-free: 800-424-2246 Web site: http://www.childcareaware.org/
