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Eligibility:
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Must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Be a pregnant woman or have a child, age 0 to 5.
(Note: selection preference is given to children who are homeless, in foster care, Public Assistance, SNAP recipients, or children with a certified disability (IFSP/IEP).
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Languages:
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Please call for additional language selections., Spanish, English
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Application Process:
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Application process time is 1-2 weeks to go through Referral, Application, Verification, Notification, and Enrollment.
HEAD START 0 TO 5 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND!
1. Referral - can be initiated online, by phone, or in person.
2. Application - The documents listed below are required in order to complete the application and must be provided to our Head Start 0 to 5 staff.
3. Verification - Once the application is complete, we will verify age and income to determine eligibility.
4. Notification - Upon verification, we will either send a letter, call, or make a home-visit (depending on needs).
5. Enrollment - The enrollment process can begin as soon as the next day, once notified. The process may include the need for additional paperwork, a home visit, or a phase-in at your local center.
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Payment methods:
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No fee
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Program Fees:
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No fee
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Documents Required:
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Verification of Birth (includes but is not limited to the following): Birth Certificate, Hospital Medical Record / Hospital Medical Certificate, Federal or State Records (Driver’s License, ID Card), Passport
Immunization Record
Income Verification (includes but is not limited to the following): Previous year Income Tax Form 1040 (preferred), W-2 CalWORKs/TANF, SNAP, SSI Benefits, Financial Aid, Social Security, State Disability, and/or Unemployment Benefits
For Prenatal Applicants: Proof of Pregnancy
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