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Application for Pathways for Children’s Early Education Programs

Thank you for your interest in Pathways for Children! We accept online applications year-round. Admission is based upon eligibility and available spaces.

How to Apply

To get started, please complete the application and upload:
- Documentation to verify your household income
- Proof of your child’s age

If someone is helping you complete the form (such as a translator or support person), please have them add their name in the Document Upload Area at the end of the application.

What Happens Next

Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive an email with next steps.

Program Options

Early Head Start (Ages 12 months to 2.9)

Located at our Gloucester center, serving children from: Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Ipswich, and Rockport.

Note: Admission is based on state and/or federal eligibility guidelines.

Head Start Preschool (Ages 2.9 to 5)

For eligible children living in:
Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Topsfield, and Wenham

Note: Admission is based on state and/or federal eligibility guidelines.

Salem Supportive Preschool Program (Ages 2.9 to 5)

Sliding scale fee for children in Salem area.

School Age Program (Kindergarten–Grade 5)

Year-round care in Gloucester, including:
- Afterschool care
- Early release days
- School vacation weeks
- Summer programming

We provide transportation from Gloucester Public Schools during the school year.

The School Age Program accepts state vouchers and private pay and offers financial assistance for eligible families.

Important Notes from the Health Department:

When entering your child’s pediatrician or dentist:

- Select their practice name from the drop-down menu
- If your child does not have a doctor or dentist, select NO DOCTOR or NO DENTIST
- If their provider isn’t listed, choose DOCTOR NOT LISTED or DENTIST NOT LISTED

Thank you again for choosing Pathways. We look forward to supporting your child’s journey!

Parent/Guardian

Please enter legal names (use names listed on photo ID’s) in the corresponding fields.
Select all the fields that apply to your family situation.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

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

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 (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Provides Financial Support (Required)

Address

Please provide your current living and mailing address.

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Click here to find a provider in your area.

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 or marriage.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Nickname

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

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 (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Provides Financial Support (Required)

Family Information

In the corresponding fields please enter legal names that match on a Photo ID's in the corresponding fields. Select all the fields that apply to your family situation.

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)

Primary Language at Home (Required)

Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program? (Required)

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (Required)

Is your family receiving services from WIC? (Required)

Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps? (Required)

Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military? (Required)

Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military? (Required)

Emergency Contacts

Add Emergency Contact

Child (Applicant)

In the corresponding fields please enter the legal name that match on the Birth certificate in the corresponding fields. Select all the fields that apply to your family situation.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Nickname

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage (Required)

Insurance Number (Required)

Medicaid Number

Doctor/Medical Home (Required)

Dentist/Dental Home

Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)

Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?

Location Preferences

Which program are you applying for? (Required)

Salem Supportive Preschool Program

Sliding scale fee for children in Salem area. (Ages 2.9 to 5)

School Age Care 24-25

School Age Care Kindergarten- 5th grade

Early Head Start

Early Head Start ages 12 months - 2.9 years

Head Start Preschool

Head Start Preschool ages 2.9 -5

School Age Care 25-26

School Age Care - Kindergarten- 5th grade

Location Preference



1st Location Preference



2nd Location Preference



3rd Location Preference



- Your Address - Available Locations
Click a location on the map to see more info

Click here 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

Required information is missing, see above.