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 2025, 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 2025 Family Gross Income Guidelines 1/17/25
| Size of Family | Annual Income 100% | **Annual Income 130% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,650 | $20,345 |
| 2 | $21,150 | $27,495 |
| 3 | $26,650 | $34,645 |
| 4 | $32,150 | $41,795 |
| 5 | $37,650 | $48,945 |
| 6 | $43,150 | $56,095 |
| 7 | $48,650 | $63,245 |
| 8 | $54,150 | $70,395 |
| For Family units with more than 8 members, add $5,500-$7,150 for each additional member | ||