Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance. Discover resources to help programs assess the needs of their communities and recruit the children and families most in need. Explore materials and tools to help programs market their services, and develop and implement selection criteria. Also, find resources to identify community partners and better address community needs.
ERSEA: Strategies During a Pandemic
Use these tips and questions to guide ERSEA planning and service delivery during a pandemic.
Learn MoreERSEA: Needs and Strategies in Uncertain Times Webinar
Explore strategies to address child and family needs in uncertain times. Discover how to adapt eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) services. Find resources to support this work.
Learn MoreERSEA: Maintaining Full Enrollment
Explore ERSEA systems to help programs enroll the neediest families in a timely manner. Find tips and questions to stay at full enrollment all year.
Learn MorePoverty Guidelines and Determining Eligibility
When working with families, use the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Poverty Guidelines to determine income eligibility for participation in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
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Topic: Eligibility (ERSEA)
Resource Type:Topic Page
National Centers:Program Management and Fiscal Operations
Last Updated: September 18, 2020