Thank you for your interest in the Early Head Start/Head Start Program!

The following steps are needed to complete the application process:

1. Complete the online application.

If you have previously submitted an application, please stop here and contact us directly

2. Upload required documents to the link provided after you have submitted this online application. You may also submit documents at https://www.communityaction.com/headstart

Required documents include a child birth certificate, shot record, and family income. If your family receives SNAP, SSI, or TANF benefits, Head Start will accept the current award letter in place of your family's income.
If you are applying for the 2025-2026 school year, we will accept income documentation from 2024.

3. Complete an eligibility interview with program staff. Staff will reach out to set up an appointment once the required documents are received.

*Please note that your application will not be processed until the steps above are completed.

For additional questions, please contact the center where you are applying, call 512-396-3395, extension 211, or email headstartinfo@communityaction.com.

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)

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.

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

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

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP

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)

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.

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Please include all family members in the household as the Head Start Program uses this for eligibility purposes.

Number of Parents/Guardians

Relationship to Participant(s)

Primary Language at Home (Required)

Is another language being acquired or learned at home?

Number in Household

Number in Family

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?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Nickname

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Other Coverage

Insurance Number

Medicaid Eligibility

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

Dental Coverage Number

Dentist/Dental Home

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

Please click on submit to finalize your online application. An email will be sent to you with instructions to complete your child's application.

Required information is missing, see above.

Thank you for your interest in the Early Head Start/Head Start Program!

The following steps are needed to complete the application process:

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings

Thank you for your interest in the Early Head Start/Head Start Program! The following steps are needed to complete the application process:

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings

Thank you for your interest in the Early Head Start/Head Start Program!

The following steps are needed to complete the application process: