Who Qualifies for Head Start? All families are encouraged to apply for a Head Start slot. Federal Head Start funds 184 preschool slots and State of Minnesota funds 33 Early Head Start slots. Families are enrolled based on those with the greatest need selected first. Most families who qualify are eligible because they fall within the federal poverty guidelines. Other influencing factors include children in foster care, children with disabilities, parents on SSI, teen parents ead Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families.
How do I know if my family is eligible? The process begins with a call to the Head Start program in New York Mills, Minnesota.
Once you identify the community or area you live in, and whether you are interested in applying for Head Start or Early Head Start, the process has begun. Your call will be routed to a manager who will help you every step of the way. Just call!
Contact us at. Phone 218-385-2900 Toll Free 1-800-450-2900.
Head Start Income Guidelines 2009-2010
Persons in Family |
100% Poverty Guideline |
130% Poverty Guideline |
1 |
$10,830 |
$14,079 |
2 |
14,570 |
18,941 |
3 |
18,310 |
23,803 |
4 |
22,050 |
28,665 |
5 |
25,790 |
33,527 |
6 |
29,530 |
38,389 |
7 |
33,270 |
43,251 |
8 |
37,010 |
48,113 |
Each additional person |
3,740 |
4,862 |
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