Ohio Heartland CAC
Head Start
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Application Information
Intake Form
Head Start is
available for low-income children and families, for foster children of
any income and for children with diagnosed special needs of any income.
If you are interested in the Head Start program for your 3, 4 or 5 year
old child, please fill out the intake form. We will receive your form
and give you a phone call. Please call the Head Start office located in
your county if you have any questions about the program:
Marion - (740)387-1039 or Toll Free
(877)241-3427
Crawford- (419)468-5121 or Toll Free (800)854-4020
Morrow - (419)946-2009 or Toll Free (866)546-4314
Richland- (419)589-3337 or Toll Free (866)546-4315
Request For Information
For more information or comment please email Headstart-info@ohcac.org
Income Qualifications
Head Start enrollment is based on the income levels of 90% of participating families. The U.S. Government establishes these guidelines annually, known as the “Federal Poverty Guidelines” as found in the chart below. This is just a guide, there are many circumstances which may qualify your child for the Head Start program. Please call the office in your county or fill out the intake form and you will receive a call back from a Head Start staff person.
2008 - 2009 HHS Poverty Guidelines
| Size
of Family Unit |
Income |
| 1 | $10,400 |
| 2 | $14,000 |
| 3 | $17,600 |
| 4 | $21,200 |
| 5 | $24,800 |
| 6 | $28,400 |
| 7 | $32,000 |
| 8 | $35,600 |
| For
each additional person, add |
$3,600 |
