Pierce County Head Start/Early Head Start is currently celebrating 60 years of Head Start.
Since its founding in 1965, Head Start has transformed the lives of more than 40 million children and families across the nation, providing comprehensive early learning and child care, better health and nutrition and parent involvement services to eligible families across the United States.
Head Start services are available at no cost to children ages birth to 5 in eligible families. Head Start Preschool services work with families with children ages 3 to 5. Early Head Start services work with families with children ages birth to 3, and many also serve expectant families. Many programs operate both Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start services. Our program delivers child development services in a center-based setting. All Head Start programs continually work toward our mission for eligible children and families to receive high-quality services in safe and healthy settings that prepare children for school and life.
Head Start services are for children from birth to compulsory school age, as well as pregnant women. Eligible participants include children whose families meet the federal lowincome guidelines — that is, whose incomes are at or below the federal poverty guidelines or who participate in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program public assistance services. Other eligible participants include children who are in the foster care system or experiencing homelessness. Programs may also accept a limited number of children who do not meet any of those eligibility criteria.
The center is proudly administered by action pact, your local community action agency. The Pierce County Head Start Center takes applications all throughout the year. Please contact the Family Advocate Office at (912) 449-0004 to learn more or to learn about enrollment opportunities.
