Apply Online

Welcome to the 4C Head Start/Early Head Start parent application process! We're thrilled to have you take this important step towards providing your child with a strong foundation for learning and growth. By choosing to apply online, you're making the process convenient and accessible. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BELOW. INSTEAD, PLEASE CALL 407-532-4365 TO CHECK ON YOUR APPLICATION STATUS. Please note- if you live in Orange County and your child is 3-5 years old, please contact Orange County Head Start at 407-836-6590 or visit their website at https://www.orangecountyfl.net/FamiliesHealthSocialSvcs/EarlyEducationPre-school.aspx to locate more information and apply for Head Start services. Together, let's pave the way for your child's bright future!

You must complete all areas for this application to be submitted. Not filling in ANY area or question, will not allow you to submit an online application. If answers to questions are not applicable, please type "n/a" so that the application is allowed to be submitted.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender

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

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 and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply (Required)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Teen Parent

Please make sure that all fields are answered with current information.

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Click here to find a provider in your area.

Mailing Address same as Living Address

Mailing Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP

For this program, the "Second adult" is considered the spouse or biological parent of the child, that is also living in the household, you are applying for. You must complete all areas for this application to be submitted. Not filling in ANY area or question, will not allow you to submit an online application. If answers to questions are not applicable, please type "n/a" so that the application is allowed to be submitted.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

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

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 and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply (Required)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship

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.

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?

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Is your family receiving services from WIC?

WIC ID (if applicable)

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?

Add Emergency Contact

Applicants are the child who you are applying for services for. If you are applying for multiple children, you will need to complete an application for each child. Applicants who are applying for the Pregnant Mother's program, please use the pregnant mother's information for this section.

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race and/or Ethnicity - To specify multiracial and/or multiethnic please check all races and/or ethnicities that apply (Required)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Insurance Number

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid Number

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

Dental Coverage Number

Dentist/Dental Home

Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)

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

Click a location on the map to see more info

Click here to find a provider in your area.

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 interest in the Head Start and Early Head Start Program. Please click submit to finalize your application. We will contact you to set up an intake appointment.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Family Information

Emergency Contacts

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings