Head Start

Who We Serve

To be eligible for Head Start, an applicant must be determined age and income or categorically eligible as per the following:

Age Eligibility

• For Head Start (HS): Child must turn 3 years old by September 1st and not yet age eligible for Kindergarten 
• Head Start is committed to the inclusion of all children in all classrooms by offering over-income waivers* and reserving 10 percent of its enrollment to children with disabilities.

* Over-income waivers limited to 10 percent of total program enrollment and the child must have a current Individualized Family Services Program (IFSP) for Early Head Start or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Head Start.

Income Eligibility

To qualify based on income, a family’s gross annual income must be at or below the mandated https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines

In addition, over-income waivers are available as noted above for children with an IFSP or IEP.

 

Categorical Eligibility

A family is eligible in any of the following categories, regardless of total gross income:

• Applicant is placed in 24-hour out-of-home Foster Care
• Family is receiving ongoing Cash Aid benefits through the CalWORKs program
• Applicant or family member living with and supported by the child’s Parent(s) or Guardian(s) is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Family is experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

 

Documents Required To Determine Eligibility

• Applicant’s Birth Certificate or other Age Verification
• Applicant’s Immunization Records (must be up to date for age)
• Completed TB Assessment and/or TB Test Results
• Income Verification (prior 12 months)
• Proof of legal custody (if the child is in foster care or guardianship)
• Verification of Benefits (if receiving CalWORKs Cash Aid)
• Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI or SSA), if applicable
• Homelessness verification (if applicable and available)
• Current IEP (Head Start) or IFSP (Early Head Start), if applicable
• Full-Time Employment or Full-Time School/Training Verification (to receive full-day prioritization)

 

 

The following is a list of original documentation required to determine family eligibility and placement:

1. Picture I.D. of The Parents/Legal Guardians

2. Birth Date Verification;

 

3. Immunization Record

New Immunizations Regulation effective 7/01/2019

http://eziz.org/assets/docs/IMM-222ChildCare.pdf

4. Proof of Residency

Documentation proving current residency within SJUSD boundaries must be provided at the time of eligibility and placement. Acceptable documentation:

Gas, water, electric, trash bill (NO telephone, cable or bank statements will be accepted), or
Lease agreement or closing escrow papers, or Mortgage statement, or DPSS statement.

The documentation must be dated no later than thirty (30) days prior to registration and must show the parent/guardian’s name and current address in the San Jacinto Unified School District. If acceptable current proof of residency cannot be shown, a Third Party Verification Form will be required. (Form available upon request).

In lieu of utility bill, we will accept a letter of intent for hook-up services from the gas, water, or electric company with escrow or lease agreements.

5. Physical Examination - completed within one year prior to entry into the program. It must also include Hemoglobin (HGB) and Lead with TB Risk Factor Assessment. 

6. Dental Exam - must have been performed within the past 12 months. 

 

7. Medical Insurance Card

 

8. Verification of Income (Please supply all documents that apply, must be current within last 30 days)

 

*Additional documentation may be required*