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 2022, 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 2022 Family Income Guidelines: 100% FPG
| Size of Family | Annual Income 100% | **Annual Income 130% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13,590.00 | $17,667.00 |
| 2 | $18,310.00 | $23,803.00 |
| 3 | $23,030.00 | $29,939.00 |
| 4 | $27,750.00 | $36,075.00 |
| 5 | $32,470.00 | $42,211.00 |
| 6 | $37,190.00 | $48,347.00 |
| 7 | $41,190.00 | $54,483.00 |
| 8 | $46,630.00 | $60,619.00 |
| For Family units with more than 8 members, add $4,720.00-$6,136.00 for each additional member | ||