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 2017 are as follows:
For 2017, 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 2017 Family Income Guidelines: 100% FPG
| Size of Family | Annual Income 100% | Annual Income 130% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,060.00 | $15,678.00 |
| 2 | $16,240.00 | $21,112.00 |
| 3 | $20,420.00 | $26,546.00 |
| 4 | $24,600.00 | $31,980.00 |
| 5 | $28,780.00 | $37,414.00 |
| 6 | $32,960.00 | $42,848.00 |
| 7 | $37,140.00 | $48,282.00 |
| 8 | $41,320.00 | $53,716.00 |
| Each additional person, add $4,180.00 | ||