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Childcare & early childhoodProgramNationwide

HHS / proveedores locales Head Start

Early Head Start

Early Head Start: learning and support for family development and well-being.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Search for a center on HeadStart.gov and call to receive forms and a list of documents. Request a waiting list if there is no place.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Federal/National

What it offers

Early education, nutrition, health evaluations and family support at no cost.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Pregnant women and eligible families with children under 3 years of age.

Published eligibility requirements

Low-income families or families receiving TANF, SSI or SNAP; also children in care or without housing. The center confirms age and modality.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not applicable or consult provider; It is not a general requirement

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

1-866-763-6481, Monday through Friday, 12–6 p.m. Eastern.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Review of official sources. The dates correspond to the published cycle; The concession depends on the provider.

Still to confirm

Confirm age, availability and calendar of the chosen center.

Verification status: Partially reviewed
Last verification: Not confirmed
Added to this catalog: Oct 8, 2026
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID: BTL-0622

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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