Program Description
Head Start is a national program that provides comprehensive developmental services for low-income preschool children and their families. Currently funded at approximately $4.3 billion nationally, Head Start serves over 750,000 children and their families each year.
The Idaho Head Start Association is a private, non-profit organization that represents 12 Idaho Head Start programs, 3,500 children, and is governed by a 49-member Association.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $10,400 if you have one person in the household; $14,000 if you have two people living in the household; $17,600 if you have three people living in the household; $21,200 if you have four people living in the household; $24,800 if you have five people living in the household; $28,400 if you have six people living in the household; $32,000 if you have seven people living in the household; $35,600 if you have eight people living in the household; $39,200 if you have nine people living in the household; $42,800 if you have 10 people living in the household; $46,400 if you have 11 people living in the household; $50,000 if you have 12 people living in the household; $53,600 if you have 13 people living in the household; $57,200 if you have 14 people living in the household; $60,800 if you have 15 people living in the household; $64,400 if you have 16 people living in the household; and $68,000 if you have 17 people living in the household.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For additional information on the Head Start program or to locate a
Head Start provider in your area, please visit:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Or if you would like to speak to a State representative regarding
the program send an e-mail to:
kieferc@idhw.state.id.us
You may also contact Carolyn Kiefer of the Idaho Head Start-State
Office Collaboration Office by calling:
208-334-5919
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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