The Self Help Head Start Program offers both a half-day Head Start experience and – for families who are working, attending school, or are enrolled in a training program – a full day Head Start Experience. Priority is given to children with special needs and family concerns.
The half day program is free of charge and the full day program has a sliding-fee scale that is dependent on the family’s total income and ability to pay. The Head Start Income Guidelines for 2019 are as follows:
For 2024, your family is income-eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start if your family’s gross income is not more than 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) guidelines shown below or at this link: hbps://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines. **Some higher income families may qualify.
(See the *Note below.)
Head Start/Early Head Start 2024 Family Gross Income Guidelines 1/16/24
| Size of Family | Annual Income 100% | **Annual Income 130% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,060 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $20,440 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $25,820 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $31,200 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $36,580 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $41,960 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $47,340 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $52,720 | $68,538 |
| For Family units with more than 8 members, add $5,380-$6,994 for each additional member | ||