The Head Start program currently serves residents in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties. You can contact us at info@hacap.org for general details.
To apply for Head Start or Early Head Start, please call 211 or 739-4211 to arrange an application appointment. A biological parent or a guardian must complete the application.
For the application appointment, you must bring:
- Income Verification for the last 12 months (i.e. tax return, W2, FIP printout, check stubs, foster care printout, pay envelopes or written statement from employer)
To complete the application:
- Current Copy (within the past year) of child’s physical
- Current Certificate of Immunization, signed by a medical professional
- If applicable, copy of child’s IEP or IFSP
- Names and phone numbers of child’s dentist, doctor, and additional contacts
- Birth Certificate is not required