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 2020, 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 2021 Family Income Guidelines: 100% FPG
| Size of Family | Annual Income 100% | Annual Income 130% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,880.00 | $16,774.00 |
| 2 | $17,420.00 | $22,646.00 |
| 3 | $21,960.00 | $28,548.00 |
| 4 | $26,500.00 | $34,450.00 |
| 5 | $31,040.00 | $40,352.00 |
| 6 | $35,580.00 | $46,254.00 |
| 7 | $40,120.00 | $52,156.00 |
| 8 | $44,660.00 | $58,058.00 |
| For Family units with more than 8 members, add $4,540.00-$5,902.00 for each additional member | ||