New Eligibility Provisions for American Indian and Alaska Native Programs
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-24-03 | Issuance Date: 05/13/2024
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Eligibility
These resources cover how Head Start programs assess the needs of communities and recruit children and families most in need. They also provide insight on which program option best meets the needs of each child and family. Use these resources to develop eligibility services that ensure consistent and appropriate enrollment practices.
For more ERSEA resources, check out recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance.
New Eligibility Provisions for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-24-04 | Issuance Date: 05/13/2024
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Eligibility
In this webinar, learn about the new Head Start eligibility criteria for children in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs. Head Start leaders discuss how the provisions impact MSHS programs.
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Eligibility Duration for Infants and Toddlers
This resource clarifies eligibility duration requirements or children younger than 3 who are served by Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs.
Housing Cost Adjustment Calculator FAQs
These FAQs explain how Head Start programs can use a housing adjustment to factor in high housing costs in income eligibility assessments, with guidelines on documentation, costs covered, and application flexibility.
Family-centered Considerations for ERSEA
Make sure your eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) policies and procedures respond to the unique strengths and needs of families in your community.
Family Income Guidelines: Military Income
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides information that will assist programs in determining the gross income of those families with members in the armed forces. Family service staff will find this information beneficial in determining the eligibility of children of military families for enrollment in the Head Start program.
Poverty Guidelines and Determining Eligibility for Participation in Head Start Programs
The HHS Poverty Guidelines are used to determine income eligibility for participation in Head Start programs. Program staff may refer to these resources when working with families.
Head Start Eligibility Verification Form
Programs may use the Head Start Eligibility Verification Form as a component of the eligibility determination record alongside copies of documents or statements deemed necessary to verify eligibility.
Head Start FAQs
Head Start programs offer families support services and the chance to participate as full partners in their child's education. Parents can refer to these FAQs to learn more about the national program.
