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Thank you very much for your interest in Early Learning Essentials (ELE). You are now applying for the 2024-25 school year. Applying for Head Start services at ELE is a two-step process. The first step is to fill out this online application and set up an appointment for an intake with a Family Advocate. The second step is to complete the in-person interview to finalize your application and determine eligibility. A child's application is not complete until both steps have been completed. When entering your information, please DO NOT use all capital letters when filling out the application.

Please fill in the following information for the primary adult contact of the family who has custody of the child.

First Name (Required)

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

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Lives with Family

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

Please fill this section out for the child's primary location of residence.

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 fill this section out for the child's secondary adult contact with custody (if applicable)

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

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Lives with Family

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Number of Parents/Guardians

Relationship to Participant(s)

Primary Language 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?

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?

Please fill out the following information for the child for whom you are applying

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Race

Hispanic

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Other Coverage

Medicaid Eligibility

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

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

You are almost done. Please don't stop until you have set up an intake appointment with a Family Advocate. Remember your location preference as that will determine which Family Advocate you meet with.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings