Eligibility and Enrollment

• Children from birth to age five with low income are eligible for Head Start, Early Head Start, and ECAP services. The poverty guidelines are found at Head Start Ecap Family Income Guidelines for 2008
• Children from families receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI) are eligible for Head Start, Early Head Start, and ECAP services regardless of income.
• Children in foster care are eligible for Head Start, Early Head Start, and ECAP services, regardless of family income.
• Ten percent of enrollments are offered to children with disabilities.
• Children who come from families with slightly higher income may participate in Head Start, Early Head Start, and ECAP when space is available. You local program can discuss this with you.

For enrollment information, contact the Head Start, Early Head Start, or ECAP program serving your community. (Click here for the Program Directory). Your local Head Start or ECAP program will provide the required forms, answer questions about the program, and help you find the program closest to your home.

Outcomes Each year, the ECAP program evaluates its ability to help children develop appropriately, and assist families in meeting self-identified goals.

• 2006-02007 ECAP Outcomes Report