Thank you for your interest in our Head Start program at OCEAN Inc. This is the first step in our Application process. If your family has already attended the program in the past, please do NOT submit an online application. Call the program instead on (732) 341-7557 extension 1227.
Parent/Guardian
The Primary Adult should be the person who will be the primary contact for communication with Head Start staff.
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
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
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
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
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
Other Language
American Sign Language
Bangla
Chinese
English
Estonian
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portugese
Spanish
Highest Grade Completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
No education
Employment Status
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Training or School
Unemployed
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Lives with Family
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Address
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
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
Additional Parent/Guardian
Only complete this section if the Secondary Adult is currently living in the home, being supported by the same income and related by blood, marriage or adoption.
Is there another parent/guardian in the family?
Yes
No
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Mobile Phone
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
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
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
Other Language
American Sign Language
Bangla
Chinese
English
Estonian
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portugese
Spanish
Highest Grade Completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
No education
Employment Status
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Training or School
Unemployed
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Lives with Family
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Family Information
Number of Parents/Guardians
One Parent Family
Two Parent Family
Relationship to Participant(s)
Foster parent(s) not including relatives
Grandparent(s)
Other
Parent(s) (e.g. biological, adoptive, stepparents)
Relative(s) other than grandparents
Primary Language at Home
American Sign Language
Bangla
Chinese
English
Estonian
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portugese
Spanish
Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program?
Yes
No
Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services from WIC?
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps?
Yes
No
Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military?
Yes
No
Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military?
Yes
No
Child (Applicant)
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Bangla
Chinese
English
Estonian
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portugese
Spanish
Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development?
Yes
No
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
Head Start 2023-2024
1st Location Preference
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2nd Location Preference
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- Your Address
- Available Locations
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to find a provider in your area.
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
Please click on "SUBMIT" to finalize your online pre-application. We will send you an email within 5 business days with instructions for completing your child's application. If you do not receive an email after 5 days, please call 732-341-7557 extension 1227. Thank you for your interest in the Head Start program.
Required information is missing, see above.