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Thank you for your interest in the Charleston County School District Head Start/Early Head Start program. Please read all directions and questions carefully and complete step 1 of the application process. You have to reside in Charleston County to apply for CCSD Head Start and Early Head Start program. Applications will not be accepted if you reside in another County. If additional clarification is needed, please call 843-937-7914. When selecting a location preference, please select one (1) school as your choice. Your application will be completed for your first school location preference choice only. If you do not select a school location preference, your application process will be delayed. ***Please note, if you have previously submitted an on line application, you will receive a message informing you that you have an application on file. Please contact 843-937-7914 to obtain information about scheduling an appointment*** **If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024, Please do not apply for the 3 year old Head Start program or the Infant and Toddler Early Head Start program. Please visit ccsdschools.com to apply for the 4 year old Pre-K Child Development Program.**

Please complete all fields.

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address (Required)

Confirm Email Address

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Mobile Phone

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Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

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Race

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Lives with Family

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

If Teen Parent, Subsidized?

Please complete all fields. You must live/reside in Charleston County to apply for Head Start or Early Head Start. Proof of your residency is required to complete an application. An example of proof of residency is current utility bill, current Lease or Mortgage.

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

Please complete all fields.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

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

English Proficiency

Other Language

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Lives with Family

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Please complete all fields. If you receive SNAP (formerly referred to as Food Stamps), we will need to have a copy of your SNAP card or approval letter.

Number of Parents/Guardians

Relationship to Participant(s)

Primary Language at Home

Is another language being acquired or learned at home?

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

Please complete all fields. Your child must be 3 years old by September 1 to apply for Head Start. To apply for Early Head Start, your child must be 6 weeks old to 36 months old. An example of proof of birth is a birth certificate, Insurance Card that documents the child's age.

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

Other Coverage

Insurance Number

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid Number

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

Dental Coverage Number

Dentist/Dental Home

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

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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 interest in the Charleston County School District Head Start/Early Head Start program. Please remember to select one (1) school location preference (site) and you have to reside in Charleston County to apply for CCSD Head Start and Early Head Start program. Please click submit to complete step 1 of the application process. The Family Advocate or Home Visitor will contact you to set up step 2 of the application process. ***Please note that your application is not finalized until you speak with the Family Advocate or Home Visitor for the eligibility interview*** ***Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the eligibility interview will be conducted via telephone with the Family Advocate or Home Visitor***

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Emergency Contacts

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings