Your application is not complete until you have filled out both sections. The general family information and the Selection Criteria. Not finishing the Selection Criteria MAY LEAD TO A DELAY IN PROCESSING your application. Program Requirements: Must provide proof of residency of Stafford County, proof of income, original birth certificate, immunization records, school physical and dental examination.
Parent/Guardian
Completing an application for the program does not guarantee acceptance. Please be sure to answer all questions before submitting, as missing information will delay processing your child's application. An Interview is required as part of the application process.
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
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
Unspecified
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Amharic
Arabic
Bantu
Bengali/Bangla
Berber
Berber
Chinese
Creole
Danish
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Ga
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Japanese
Khmer
Kirundi
Korean
Mandarin
Moroccan
Ndebele
Pashto
Persian
Pidgins
Polish
Portgese
Punjabi
Q'eqchi
Russian
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uyghur
Vietnamese
Yoruba
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
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
Custody
Yes
No
Lives with Family
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
Address
PROOF OF ADDRESS
The following documents will be accepted as proof of residency for Stafford County.
*A lease or a mortgage statement (Primary)
*A current utility bill, water, electric or gas (secondary)
*Photo ID with current address
*Medical bill
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Living Address (Required)
Address Line 2
City (Required)
State (Required)
ZIP (Required)
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Additional Parent/Guardian
Is there another parent/guardian in the family?
Yes
No
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
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
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
Unspecified
White
Hispanic
Yes
No
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Amharic
Arabic
Bantu
Bengali/Bangla
Berber
Berber
Chinese
Creole
Danish
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Ga
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Japanese
Khmer
Kirundi
Korean
Mandarin
Moroccan
Ndebele
Pashto
Persian
Pidgins
Polish
Portgese
Punjabi
Q'eqchi
Russian
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uyghur
Vietnamese
Yoruba
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
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
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
Custody
Yes
No
Lives with Family
Yes
No
Provides Financial Support
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
Family Information
VERIFICATION OF INCOME
Provide all applicable documents
• SNAP – Copy of your most recent statement.
• TANF - A copy of your monthly statement
• SSI - A copy of your most recent letter for SSI showing your monthly benefits.
• 1040 Tax Form for each parent in the household.
• W-2 for each parent in the household.
• Seasonal Workers - provide a statement from their employer.
• Income means gross cash income and includes earned income, military income (including pay and allowances), veterans’ benefits, unemployment compensation and Child Support
Email to headstart@staffordschools.net
The above information is true to the best of my knowledge. If any part is false, my participation in this agency’s program may be terminated.
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
Amharic
Arabic
Bantu
Bengali/Bangla
Berber
Berber
Chinese
Creole
Danish
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Ga
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Japanese
Khmer
Kirundi
Korean
Mandarin
Moroccan
Ndebele
Pashto
Persian
Pidgins
Polish
Portgese
Punjabi
Q'eqchi
Russian
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uyghur
Vietnamese
Yoruba
Is another language being acquired or learned at home?
Yes
No
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?
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
Emergency Contacts
Add Emergency Contact
Child (Applicant)
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Birthday (Required)
Gender
Female
Male
Race (Required)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Unspecified
White
Hispanic (Required)
Yes
No
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
American Sign Language
Amharic
Arabic
Bantu
Bengali/Bangla
Berber
Berber
Chinese
Creole
Danish
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Ga
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Japanese
Khmer
Kirundi
Korean
Mandarin
Moroccan
Ndebele
Pashto
Persian
Pidgins
Polish
Portgese
Punjabi
Q'eqchi
Russian
Somali
Spanish
Swahili
Tagalog
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uyghur
Vietnamese
Yoruba
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Primary Health Coverage
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Other Coverage
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Insurance Number
Medicaid Eligibility
Not Eligible
On Medicaid
Potentially Eligible
Medicaid Number
Doctor/Medical Home
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?
How did you hear about us (Required)
Agency
ChildFind
Church
Doctors office
DSS
Friend
Google
Health Department
Healthy families
McKinney Vento
News paper
Past Parent
PEIDS
Poster
Reapplying
Relative
SCPS
TV ad
WIC
Food Allergies/Exceptions (Required)
Yes
No
Other Allergies (Required)
Yes
No
List Allergies
Working with ChildFind?
Yes
No
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
VPI 2024-2025
Head Start 2024-2025
EHS 2023-2024
Location Preference
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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
PLEASE FILL OUT EVERY QUESTION FULLY; BLANKS MAY LEAD TO A DELAY IN PROCESSING. PROOF OF INCOME IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED. Please take a picture with your phone of the first two pages of your 1040 (most recent Tax Return) and email to headstart@staffordschools.net Fill out the Selection Criteria page at https://forms.gle/84xmbdHEbVuehxrH8 For more information or for help filling out this application, call the Head Start Office at (540) 368-2559, or Fax (540) 368-1978. The Stafford County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of: race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation or disability. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination should be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resources, Stafford County Public Schools, 31 Stafford Ave., Stafford, Virginia 22554, Phone (540)658-6560, FAX: (540)658-5950. Head Start does serve children with disabilities, with income eligible children taking priority. Reasonable accommodations upon request. Completing an application for the program does NOT guarantee enrollment.
Required information is missing, see above.