Head Start Eligibility
To qualify for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program, applicants must:
- live in Crook or Deschutes county
- be between the ages of 0 and 4 by September 1st of the current school year
Applicants may be prioritized for enrollment when the child:
- is in foster care
- is living in a family that receives an ongoing cash assistance Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) grant.
- is living in a family that receives the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- is living in a household with a family member who is supported by the income of parents or guardians who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- lacks a regular fixed adequate nighttime residence, and meets the definition of homeless children or unaccompanied youth in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- Has a disability and qualifies for Early Childhood Special Education.
- is living in a household whose gross annual income, minus housing expenses, does not exceed 100% of the federal poverty guidelines
If you have any questions or want help determining if Head Start is right for you, we can help! Contact Dawn Adams at 541-323-6543 or dawna@neighborimpact.org.