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Thank you for your interest in Skagit/Island Head Start (SIHS)! We proudly offer a high-quality early learning program that supports both children and their families. Our services are free for income-eligible families in Skagit and Island counties with children ages 20 months to 5 years. Eligibility is based on income level, receipt of public assistance, foster care status, or homelessness. If you are a previous Head Start family, the system may not allow you to submit an application electronically. Please call 360-416-2580 to request an application. If you have any questions or need assistance please let us know!

Please complete and review all fields prior to submission. If your information changes prior to us contacting you please let our main office know.

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Nickname

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address (Required)

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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.

Race

Hispanic

Lives with Family

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Our program is only allowed to serve children who live in Skagit and Island county. If you do not live in our service area, we'd be happy to assist you in finding a program in your community.

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

Only adults who have custodial rights or guardianship over the child for whom you are applying for should be listed here. Please do not include live-in partners who do not have legal rights regarding the child.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Nickname

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

Opt In for Text Messages

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

Hispanic

Lives with Family

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Please tell us a little more about your family

Number of Parents/Guardians

Relationship to Participant(s)

Primary Language at Home

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?

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?

Tell us about your child.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Nickname

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Race

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

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?

Referred by

Taking medication(s)?

Chronic health conditions

Concerns about health?

Concerns with behavior?

If yes, please explain

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 application. The next step in the process is to determine if your family qualifies for the program. There are many ways children are eligible for Head Start. You can expect a follow up email within 5-10 business days with more information about the documentation needed to determine eligibility. If you do not receive it, please check your spam/junk folder. For questions please contact Andrea, our enrollment manager at andrea.garner@skagit.edu.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings