Give your child a Head Start!
Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education for children ages 3-5. The program incorporates health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families and is completely FREE!
Why Head Start?
- Quality education at no cost for children ages 3-5
- Additional support services and screenings
- Increases school readiness
Do I Qualify?
Family Size of 1 - Annual Income: $13,590
Family Size of 2 - Annual Income: $18,310
Family Size of 3 - Annual Income: $23,030
Family Size of 4 - Annual Income: $27,750
Family Size of 5 - Annual Income: $32,470
Family Size of 6 - Annual Income: $37,190
Family Size of 7 - Annual Income: $41,910
Family Size of 8 - Annual Income: $46,630
Get Started Below


STEP 1
Download the fillable Head Start Application below and fully complete.
Step 2
Attach files of your income verification and IEP/IFSP documentation (if applicable) along with your completed application in an email.
Step 3
Email your completed application along with the income verification documents to headstartinfo@hacap.org.
Acceptance of Applications
- If your child is offered a spot in our program both a letter and a phone call will go out to the family notifying them.
- For questions about our program, or to follow up on an application, please call our Head Start Office at (319) 393-7811 and press 3.