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Head Start Pre-Application for Children Residing in York County, Maine

Complete the form below if this is your first time applying for York County Head Start, ME.

Already applied in the last 5 years? Call 207-459-2965—no need to fill this out again.

Children must be up to date on immunizations in order to participate.
Transportation in not provided and families must arrange drop-off and pick-up, except for the Biddeford Pre-K, where transportation is provided by the Biddeford School Department.
It takes about 15 minutes to complete the pre-applications.

BEFORE you complete the pre-application have ready:

Household info (names, birth dates, language).
Adult contact & education info.
Child’s doctor, dentist & insurance.
Household income or State Benefits (SNAP/TANF/SSI letter)

Please complete all fields below.

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address (Required)

Confirm Email Address

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

Lives with Family

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Click here to find a provider in your area.

Mailing Address same as Living Address

Mailing Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP

Only complete this section if the Secondary Adult is currently living in the home, being supported by the same income and related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

Lives with Family

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Number of Parents/Guardians

Relationship to Participant(s)

Primary Language at Home

Number in Household

Number in Family

Gross Annual Income

Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program?

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Is your family receiving services from WIC?

Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps?

Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military?

Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military?

If you are interested in having your child attend Biddeford Pre-K classroom, your child must be 4 years old by October 15, 2026 AND be a resident of Biddeford.

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Medicaid Eligibility

Doctor/Medical Home

Dentist/Dental Home

Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development?

Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?

Which program are you applying for? (Required)

Location Preference

1st Location Preference

2nd Location Preference

3rd Location Preference

- Your Address - Available Locations

Click a location on the map to see more info

Click here to find a provider in your area.

Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?

Add Another Applicant

Are there other children in the family?

Add a Sibling

Use the Save and Continue button to go to the next page where you need to add:

your child's birth certificate
complete official immunization records and insurance card
a copy of your family's current income or State Benefits (SNAP/TANF/SSI letter)
If you are applying for the Biddeford Pre-K, upload proof of residency as well.

If you do not have all documents available at this time, use the link in the confirmation email you will receive after you submit the pre-sign up form, to add the remaining documents before your application appointment.

We will call you in the next 2 weeks to schedule an appointment.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings