Head Start is a complete child and family development program.
Families are provided with activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate and individualized for their child. The programs are designed to provide an array of services that fit the strengths and needs of each family.
Our Head Start Programs Include:
Who We Serve
Head Start serves pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers and their families, children who are three and four years old and their families who meet income guidelines set by the Federal government. Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Redwood and Renville.
No Cost
There are no costs associated with the Head Start programs. These programs are free to eligible participants. Funding is provided by The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start. Eligibility requirements include proof of income. Twelve months of income is needed to process your child’s application or documentation of receiving public assistance, experiencing housing needs, or are a part of a foster/kinship care care. Examples of income are tax returns, W-2’s, pay stubs.
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This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012507 and Grant Number 05WH000067 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 United Community Action Partnership and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.