California Head Start and Early Head Start
Run by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Grantees, a federal agency
Federally funded comprehensive early childhood program providing free education, health, nutrition, and family support services for income-eligible children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Grantees
- Federal
Who it's for
- Children from birth to age 5 in families with income at or below 100% FPL
- Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or receiving SSI/public benefits are automatically eligible
- Enrollment through local Head Start agencies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Grantees decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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California Head Start and Early Head Start is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Local Grantees decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.