Head Start Applications

Applications for Head Start are accepted for children at least 3 years of age who must not have reached the age of 5 by September 1st of the current school year. Applications for Early Head Start are accepted for children 0-2 years of age. Applying for the program does not constitute enrollment in the program. If your child or family has previously applied for Head Start or Early Head Start, please apply in person at one of our Head Start centers, and staff will be happy to assist you with updating and submitting a new application.

Since 1965, Head Start programs have reached more than 38 million children and their families. Children enrolled in Head Start programs are likelier to graduate from high school and attend college.

This website is supported by Grant Number 09CH012493 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of WACOG and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
Notice of NON-DISCRIMINATION
WACOG Head Start is an equal opportunity provider in accordance with Federal Law and does not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.