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ONLINE PRE-APPLICATION IS FOR NEW HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START APPLICANTS (New applicants only. If you applied for our program in the past, STOP DO NOT complete the pre-application. Duplicate accounts will delay processing.) Visit our website for the next step.

Thank you for your interest in applying for our Head Start and Early Head Start program. We serve children and families in high quality early childhood development settings and provide an array of services that include school readiness, health and nutrition, social and emotional development, mental health, family services and so much more. Family income must be at or below the US Department of Health & Human Services Poverty Guidelines to qualify for the program.

For Head Start/Early Head Start, an interview is required in order to complete the application process. Your application is NOT complete until you have completed the interview. This program is not a first come first served program. www.browardschools.com/headstart-vpk **If you have previously submitted an application, please contact us at 754-321-1961 or email headstart@browardschools.com. Please disregard the message below as we are NOT able to assist in-person.

Parent/Guardian

In this section list the primary adult (biological parent/legal guardian) of the applying child(ren).

*Email Address - Our online Pre-Application may not allow you to move forward if your email address is already in our database. You will receive the following message: "It appears that you have previously submitted an application", STOP DO NOT complete a duplicate application. Visit our website for the next step.

Address

Families applying for services must live in Broward County. Proof of residency in Broward County is required at the face-to-face interview.
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Additional Parent/Guardian

In this sectiononly list the second adult in the home if they are the biological parent/legal guardian to the applying child or married to the biological parent/legal guardian.

Family Information

Please complete all areas. Number in Family means all persons living in the same household who are supported by the child’s parent/guardian and are related to the child’s parent/guardian by blood, marriage, or adoption; or are the child’s authorized caregiver or legally responsible party.

Emergency Contacts

Child (Applicant)

Please answer all questions for the applying child.

Location Preferences
- 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
Thank you for completing the Pre-Application!

Documents Needed:
Proof of age (child’s ORIGINAL birth certificate or Foreign passport)
Proof of guardianship (if applicable)
Parent/guardian photo identification
Proof of Broward County residence (domicile)
Proof of ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR OR PAST 12 MONTHS
ESE Documentation IEP/IFSP (if applicable)

For Head Start/Early Head Start, an interview is required in order to complete the application process. Your application is NOT complete until you have completed the interview.

Visit our website for acceptable documentation.
Required information is missing, see above.