The 2024 - 2025 Application is now open. You can also apply for next year's 2025 -2026 Head Start program. If you applied, your child was enrolled, or on the waitlist during the 2024 - 2025 school year, you DO NOT need to re-apply. Only first-time applicants with children not enrolled and/or not on the waitlist from 2024 - 2025 should apply. You will receive a notification of your child's application status by July 2025. PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE AN APPLICATION AS THIS WILL DELAY PROCESSING FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. Email any questions to headstart@brla.gov. Thank you!
Please answer questions about education, employment and income based on the date of the application. For teen parents, only enter 'Yes' if 19 years or younger on the date of application.
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Only complete this section if the Secondary Adult is currently living in the home, being supported by the same income and related blood marriage or adoption.
For TANF, SSI, WIC or SNAP only answer 'Yes' if you are currently receiving those benefits. Proof of Income and copies of awards letters will be requested.
If your child has an IEP or IFSP in place, please place the diagnosis along with services begin and end dates in the notes section below.
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Thank you for applying with the East Baton Rouge Head Start Program. Someone will be in contact with you by July 2023. (#FF0000)
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