Welcome to Early Head Start! Our services for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women prepare Mecklenburg County’s youngest children to succeed in the next level of learning and in life beyond school. To achieve this, we deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
Parent/Guardian
Parent means a Head Start child's mother or father, other family member (who has legal guardianship), who is a primary caregiver, foster parent or authorized caregiver, guardian or the person with whom the child has been placed for purposed of adoption pending a final adoption decree.
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (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
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.
Child's Relationship
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Custody
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
Address
Your physical address will be used to determine which site your child will be placed. Your mailing address, if different from physical address, is where all mail communication will be sent.
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Living Address (Required)
Address Line 2
City (Required)
State (Required)
ZIP (Required)
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Family Information
Family means all personal living in the same household who are supported by the child's parent(s) or guardian(s) income; and are related to the child's parent (s) or guardian (s) by blood, marriage, or adoption; or are the child's authorized caregiver or legally responsible party.
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
Amharic
Arabic
BURMESE
CHINESE
English
French
HINDI
Igbo
Indian
Italian
JAPANESE
Karen
NEPALI
NEPALI
PERSIAN
PORTUGUESE
RUSSIAN
Spanish
Taiwanese
Tigrina
Vietnamese
Zomi
Child (Applicant)
This application is used for NEW applicants only. If you have ever applied for any of Alliance Center for Education programs previously, please contact Shanett Smith at Shanett@ac4ed.org or 704-371-7444 to follow up.
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development?
Yes
No
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
Birth to 36 mos Year 2023-2024
This is a year round program. Home Based services are also offered
Birth to 36 mos Year 2024-2025
This is a year round program. Home Based services are also offered
Location Preference
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1st Location Preference
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2nd Location Preference
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3rd Location Preference
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- 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
A member of our enrollment and selection team will contact you to complete your application. Your application does not guarantee placement in the Early Head Start program.
Required information is missing, see above.