HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Application Process
No child is automatically accepted. Every child is put on a waiting list.
A quick application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Our programs do not operate on a first-come / first-served basis. When an opening becomes
available in the option you requested, all children on the waiting list for that option are
considered.
To complete a quick application, you can:
• Call and request an application to be mailed to you or come into your local Head Start
office and complete one.
• Print a mail-in form from our website –
The following required information can be mailed or brought into our office.
Your child is not eligible for selection and will not be placed on the wait list
without the following documentation.
1. Proof of your total household income (for both parents if in same household) for
the last 12 months (paycheck stubs, IRS tax form 1040, child support, public
assistance, financial aid, scholarships, grants etc.)
2. An official copy of your child’s birth certificate.
3. If your child has a disability that affects his/her ability to learn we’ll need a copy of
your child’s IEP/ IFSP.
4. If applicable – A copy of any legal documentation (guardianship, adoption, etc.)
5. Proof of residency
The application form and required documents can be either:
Mailed:
Brought in:
Faxed:
Head Start
OR
Your local Head Start Center
OR
850-438-6742
710 N. C Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
The computer gives points to determine acceptance into the program. If your child is
selected, a Family Advocate or Home Visitor will contact you to schedule an enrollment visit.
It is important to report any address or phone number changes to a Family Advocate.