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| Applicant must be 3-4 years of age by September 1, 2026 | Please enter a valid email address and phone number | All questions must be answered | PLEASE NOTE: This is only this first step in the Registration Process | Only complete one application per child | Please email johnsonglenda@bcsdschools.net if you have issues completing this form | Thank you for your interest in Berkeley-Dorchester Head Start |

The primary adult is the person that has primary custody of the child and whom the child lives with.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

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 (Required)

Home Phone (Required)

Work Phone (Required)

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 (Required)

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 (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Provides Financial Support (Required)

Teen Parent (Required)

If Teen Parent, Subsidized? (Required)

Please enter your living address. You must provide 2 proof of residency for this address The following are documents that we accept: parent/legal guardian's current monthly utility bill (electric, gas, water) showing his/her correct name and address parent/legal guardian's current monthly land line phone statement showing his/her correct name and address parent/legal guardian's rental lease or real estate purchase contract showing his/her correct name and address parent/legal guardian's cable or satellite bill showing his/her correct name and address parent/legal guardian's rent receipt showing the address of the dwelling as well as the landlord/landlady's name, address and telephone number; statements from apartment complexes or other multiple dwellings need to be on letterhead stationary showing the appropriate information mentioned above address at which the individual receives local, state and/or federal financial assistance individual with whom the tax assessor's office lists as the owner of the property existence of a deed identifying the owner of the property

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

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Mailing Address same as Living Address

Mailing Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Only enter a secondary adult if the primary adult is married or the biological father of the child (applicant) lives in the home.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

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 (Required)

Home Phone (Required)

Work Phone (Required)

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 (Required)

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 (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Provides Financial Support (Required)

Teen Parent (Required)

If Teen Parent, Subsidized?

Family includes all persons living in the same household who are supported by the child’s parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ income; and are related to the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) by blood, marriage, or adoption; or are the child’s authorized caregiver or legally responsible party.

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)

Primary Language at Home (Required)

Is another language being acquired or learned at home? (Required)

Number in Household (Required)

Number in Family (Required)

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

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (Required)

Is your family receiving services from WIC? (Required)

WIC ID (if applicable)

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

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

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

Add Emergency Contact

Your child must be 3 years or older by September 1, 2026.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

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

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 (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage (Required)

Other Coverage

Insurance Number

Medicaid Eligibility (Required)

Medicaid Number

Doctor/Medical Home (Required)

Dental Coverage (Required)

Dental Coverage Number

Dentist/Dental Home (Required)

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

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

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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

Thank you for your interest in Berkeley-Dorchester Head Start 2026-2027 School year. Please check your email to receive information on your next step. Director: Antoinette Jones ERSEA Specialist: Glenda A Johnson

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Family Information

Emergency Contacts

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings