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Head Start Eligibility Guidelines

ICCC Head Start provides services to families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Anyone can apply, but we prioritize families who receive Public Assistance, have a low income, or have a disability. A Head Start staff will follow up with you after you complete the online application to determine your family's priority. ICCC Head Start has a limited number of slots. Eligibility does not guarantee an automatic spot in Head Start.  

  • Families are automatically eligible if they:
    • receive certain forms of Public Assistance (TANF/MFIP benefits, SNAP benefits, or Supplemental Security Income). Proof of benefits received is required to be eligible. 
    • are applying for a foster child. Proof of foster placement is required to be eligible. 
    • are currently homeless. No income verification is required, but a form must be filled out with Head Start staff. 
    • are applying for a child in kinship care where the child is living with friends or family instead of their legal guardians (no income verification is required, but a form must be filled out with Head Start staff.)
  • Families who have a family income at or below the Federal poverty guidelines are eligible with income verification. The current guidelines are:
    2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines
    Family of 1 $15,060
    Family of 2 $20,440
    Family of 3 $25,820
    Family of 4 $31,200
    Family of 5 $36,580
    Family of 6 $41,960
    Family of 7 $47,340
    Family of 8 $52,720
  • ICCC Head Start may also serve a limited number of families that are above the Federal Poverty Guidelines but below the following guidelines:
    A percentage of families may qualify using these guidelines
    Family of 1 $19,578
    Family of 2 $26,572
    Family of 3 $33,566
    Family of 4 $40,560
    Family of 5 $47,554
    Family of 6 $54,548
    Family of 7 $61,542
    Family of 8 $68,536
  • 10% of our families may be completely over our income thresholds, but have significant concerns for their family / child.