Who is eligible for Head Start and how can you access the program?
Parents and children from birth to age five who are from families with incomes below the poverty guidelines may be eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services. In addition, your family may be eligible if your child is:
- Eligible for or receiving public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Experiencing homelessness (see the definition https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-definition)
- In foster care
- Disabled or has a serious health/mental health condition
Children with disabilities may be eligible without meeting income requirements.
Please contact your local Head Start program to learn more about eligibility.
Friends of Children & Families, Inc.
Serving Ages 4-5 in Boise, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, and Mountain Home
Serving Ages 0-3 in Garden City and Glens Ferry
6225 North Meeker Place, Boise, ID 83713
www.focaf.org
(208) 344-9187
Community Council of Idaho Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Serving Ages 0-5 in Aberdeen, Burley, Caldwell, Gooding, Idaho Falls, Mountain Home, Nampa, Twin Falls, and Weiser
317 Happy Day Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607
www.communitycouncilofidaho.org/head_start
(208) 454-1652
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership Head Start
Serving Ages 0-3 in Caldwell, Donnelly, Emmett, Marsing, Payette, Weiser, and Wilder Serving Ages 3-5 in Caldwell, Donnelly, Emmett, Nampa, Payette, Weiser, and Wilder
315 S. Main Street, Payette, ID 83661
www.wicap.org
(208) 642-9086
Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited
Twitter: /IPULIdaho
ipulidaho.org
parents@ipulidaho.org
208.342.5884
