Early Head Start serves children 6 weeks to 36 months in a center based option and provides services to pregnant mothers. The program serves one hundred and sixty (160) infants and toddlers in seven centers in Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Pierce and Ware counties following the local school calendar. During the summer, the program offers support services with a center based visit to promote healthy beginnings, optimize the development of infants and toddlers, fosters the continuity of responsive, nurturing relationships.
How to Apply:
If you live in Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Pierce or Ware counties and are pregnant or have a child six weeks to 36 months of age, contact the Family Advocate in your county or visit the center. Walk ins are welcome, but a preceding phone call could assist with time management and availability of staff. Priority is given to income eligible families, pregnant teens, and children with special needs.
Income Guidelines:
The following income guidelines are for Head Start and Early Head Start programs from HHS Income Poverty Guidelines.
| Family size | Yearly Income | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,890 | $907.50 |
| 2 | $14,710 | $1,225.83 |
| 3 | $18,530 | $1544.17 |
For each additional family member add:
Yearly: $3,820 Monthly: $318.33
CSI Head Start program takes enrollment applications throughout the year. Children are accepted as long as there are vacancies in the program, up until the last sixty (60) days of the program year. A waiting list is maintained to assure that families are served in a timely manner.
Establishing Eligibility:
A family must complete an application to begin the eligibility process. Additionally, the family must have acceptable documented proof of the child’s date of birth and proof of all income for the last 12 months or calendar year.
Priority consideration will be given to current and former enrollees and to low-income families who meet the income guidelines.
