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Please complete the following application to apply for Head Start and/or Early Head Start services at CDS Lakeshore Head Start. If you have questions or would like to complete an application in person, please contact us at (616) 786-0736 or email us at jhernandez@cdsoc.org. Do not apply again if you have a child that you have previously applied for or had a child in the past attended any of our programs. Email Jannett Henderson at jhernandez@cdsoc.org to update your application. Also, submit 12 months' worth of income verification (W-2s or tax returns) for all parents in the household or documentation of S.N.A.P. (food stamps) benefits, homelessness, or Foster Care to jhernandez@cdsoc.org to complete the application process.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

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 (Required)

Opt In for Text Messages

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)

Hispanic

Lives with Family

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody

Provides Financial Support

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 (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

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

Lives with Family

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Are there other adults in the household?

Add Another Adult

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)

Primary Language at Home (Required)

Is another language being acquired or learned at home?

Number in Household (Required)

Number in Family (Required)

Gross Annual Income

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?

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

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage (Required)

Other Coverage

Insurance Number

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid Number

Doctor/Medical Home

Dental Coverage

Dental Coverage Number

Dentist/Dental Home

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

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

Thank you for your interest in CDS Lakeshore Head Start. To process your child's application, 12 month of income (W-2 or tax returns) or documentation of S.N.A.P (food stamps), homelessness, or Foster Care must be submitted. Your child's application will reviewed in a timely manner upon receipt of income.

Required information is missing, see above.

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Other Adults

Family Information

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings