If you need assistance please call (209) 381-5170. A family services staff member will contact you within 10 business days to ensure completion of your application. Note: if you are applying for Full Day center-based services you will also need an employer verification, school/training verification or verification of medical respite. These steps will be discussed with you during the follow up call.

Parent/Guardian

Primary Adult - Enter the name of the legal female parent/guardian who lives in the home, if applicable. If no female legal parent/guardian is living in the home, enter the name of the legal male parent/guardian. Must be related by Blood, Marriage, Adoption or Foster.

Address

Please enter current address where applicant (primary adult/child) resides.
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Additional Parent/Guardian

Please complete this section if Secondary Parent is related by Blood, Marriage, Adoption or Foster and currently lives in the home.

Other Adults

Are there other adults in the household?

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Family Information

Number in family includes all people currently living in the home AND are financially supported by the Primary/Secondary adult.

Child (Applicant)

Please enter ONLY the legal first name and last name of the child you wish to enroll in the program. DO NOT INCLUDE MIDDLE NAMES OR INITIALS. In child notes please include if your child has an active Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Location Preferences
- Your Address - Available Locations
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Additional Applicant

Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?

Add Another Applicant

Siblings

Are there other children in the family?

Add a Sibling
Thank you for your interest in the Merced County Office of Education, Head Start Program. A staff person will contact you within the next 10 business days. If you need assistance please call (209) 381-5170 ext. 6912. You will now be redirected to the eligibility upload page. Please upload your child's immunization record, proof of age and income. Note: if you are applying for Full Day center-based services you will also need an employer verification, school/training verification or verification of medical respite is required. These steps will be discussed with you during the follow up call.
Required information is missing, see above.