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Completing an online application does not guarantee placement in an Early Head Start/Head Start Classroom, it is just the start of our process for enrollment for the 2025/2026 School Year. Classrooms are not filled on a first come, first serve basis. Placement is prioritized based on income and preschool can be FREE for many families. Other factors like special needs, foster care and high risk are also considered for placement. Classes run Monday-Friday during the school year (times vary by center) with full-day and half-day options available. Please fill out all fields, including gross income before taxes for the year. If one of your children has attended Head Start in the past or you receive a duplicate message, please call us at 231-767-8300 and we can complete the application with you over the phone. This means that you are already in our computer system, so we will need to complete it with you over the phone.

The Primary Adult is the Parent/Guardian who lives in the home.

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

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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.

Lives with Family

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Teen Parent

Please list your current address below. Please be sure to notify our enrollment office should this information change prior to the start of the school year. Head Start defines "experiencing homelessness" as living in a shelter, motel, hotel, campground, vehicle, or in a residence that is not fixed, regular or adequate.

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

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Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

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)

Opt In for Text Messages

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.

Lives with Family (Required)

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Teen Parent

Please submit your proof of income: Current year's W-2 or 1040 Public assistance benefit: SNAP card - current letter no later than 30 days old or a picture of card or direct deposit received be sure you take a picture showing your name on the account SSI - current letter no later than 30 days old or a picture of direct deposit received with your name on the account) TANF - current letter no later than 30 days old or a picture of direct deposit received be sure you take a picture showing your name on the account Unemployment, please submit your current 1099 Paystubs for the month prior to today (only if it's a new job). If you are unemployed and not receiving any type of income, we will have you complete a separate form when going over your application.

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)

Primary Language at Home (Required)

Is another language being acquired or learned 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? (Required)

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

Is your family receiving services from WIC? (Required)

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)

Please provide us with information about the child you are enrolling (name should be as printed on the birth certificate) and medical insurance information. If there is additional information such as dietary allergies, medical or behavior concerns please include it in the "Application Notes" section.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Primary Health Coverage (Required)

Other Coverage

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

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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

Be sure to provide the most accurate information upon the first application interview. The initial income information you provide will be the only information used to process your application. Once your application is submitted; an enrollment team member will contact you with instructions to upload the required documents and schedule an appointment to review and complete the application for enrollment. Thank you for your time, Our preschool programs do not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of: race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation or disability. Head Start serves children with disabilities, with income-eligible children taking priority. Completing an application for the program does NOT guarantee enrollment.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings