Welcome to Hill Country Head Start! Head Start preschool is a comprehensive child development program for low income families designed to meet the needs of children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old, including pregnant women and children with disabilities. Centers are open on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Classroom schedules coincide with local Independent School Districts. Early Head Start classes run all year with a six week break during the summer. Eligibility is determined by age and income, and prioritized by a point system. Foster children, homeless children, and families that receive Supplemental Security Income, SNAP or TANF cash assistance are categorically eligible and will take top priority.
Parent/Guardian
This section is for the primary adult in the family.
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Email Address (Required)
Confirm Email Address
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Mobile Phone (Required)
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone (Required)
Work Phone (Required)
Ext.
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Race (Required)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
Unspecified
White
Hispanic (Required)
Yes
No
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed (Required)
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 (Required)
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 (Required)
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
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 if Secondary Adult is living in the household
Is there another parent/guardian in the family?
Yes
No
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Mobile Phone (Required)
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone (Required)
Work Phone (Required)
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 (Required)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
Unspecified
White
Hispanic (Required)
Yes
No
English Proficiency (Required)
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed (Required)
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 (Required)
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 (Required)
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Family Information
Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)
One Parent Family
Two Parent Family
Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)
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 (Required)
American Sign Language
English
French
Other
Spanish
Number in Family (Required)
Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program? (Required)
Yes
No
Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (Required)
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps? (Required)
Yes
No
Emergency Contacts
Add Emergency Contact
Child (Applicant)
Child applicant information
First Name (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Race (Required)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-racial/Biracial
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Other
Unspecified
White
Hispanic (Required)
Yes
No
Primary Health Coverage (Required)
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)
Yes
No
Disability
ECI services
Individualized Education Program
Individualized Family Service Plan
Private Services
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
2024-2025 Head Start Program
Children ages 3 to 5. Child must be 3 years old by Sept. 1st
2024-2025 Early Head Start
Children ages 6 weeks to 36 months and pregnant women based on location
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
Siblings
Are there other children in the family?
Add a Sibling
I certify that this information is true. If any part is false, my participation in this agency's programs may be terminated and I may be subject to legal action. I also understand that the information in this application will be held in strict confidence within the agency and is accessible to me during normal business hours. Once application is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you to schedule an appointment to submit required documents for your child's application. You are responsible for updating any contact information if it changes. We will only use the phone numbers, email addresses or addresses to notify you.
Required information is missing, see above.