You are eligible to apply for your child if:
- You live in the city of Worcester
- Your child is 3 or 4 years of age (priority is given to four year olds)
- Your family income falls within the Income Guidelines established by the Federal Government
2022 Income Guidelines
| Size of Family | Annual Income 100% | Annual Income 130% |
| 1 | $13,590 | $17,667 |
| 2 | $18,310 | $23,803 |
| 3 | $23,030 | $29,939 |
| 4 | $27,750 | $36,075 |
| 5 | $32,470 | $42,211 |
| 6 | $37,190 | $48,347 |
| 7 | $41,910 | $54,483 |
| 8 | $46,630 | $60,619 |
| For Family units with more than 8 members, add $4,720.00-$6,082.00 for each additional member | ||
If you think you may qualify for Head Start, Please call 508-799-3225 or 508-799-3608 to set up an appointment. Appointments take between 30 - 45 minutes and you will need all of the information required for the option you are applying for at time of your appointment.
What Program Options do we provide?
9:00 am – 12:30 pm at all Centers
9:00 am – 3:00 pm at all Centers
You qualify for the above 2 options if your family meets the income guidelines.
(Limited transportation available)
8:00am – 4:00pm
You qualify for the above option if:
- You are enrolled in school or working at least 20 hours a week and you meet the income guidelines.
- If you are receiving public assistance or Supplemental Social Security Income,
- if you have a foster child or a child with disabilities, special consideration is given.
- No transportation is provided
What do you need to bring to your appointment to register for our program?
When registering for our 9:00 am – 12:30 pm or 9:00 am – 3:00 pm program options you will need:
- Your child’s Birth Certificate
- Your child’s Health Insurance card
- Your child’s most current Physical
- Your and your child’s Social Security cards or Passports
- Your proof of address (utility bill/rental lease)
- Your proof of household income
- Your Picture I.D.
When registering for our 8:00am – 4:00pm program option you will need:
- Your child’s Birth Certificate
- The Birth Certificates for all of the siblings that reside in your home or a copy of last year’s (2020) income tax form
- Your child’s Health Insurance card
- Your child’s most current Physical
- Your and your child’s Social Security cards or Passports
- Your proof of address (telephone, utility bill/rental lease) for both parents found on your child’s Birth Certificate
- Your proof on household income (4 weeks or 2 weeks for those who are paid bi-weekly)
- Your School Verification (schedule and proof of payment)
- Restraining Order information, if applicable
- Your Picture I.D.
- Guardianship Information, if applicable