Head Start

In Arizona Head Start programs bring more than $200 million dollars into Arizona's economy. Over 17,000 children are serve by Head Start programs in our state Head Start programs employ more than 5,000 employees and bring 10,000 volunteers into the program

Melina Torres, CPLC

“This program is important for us because my children will get the help they need to get ready when they transfer to kinder. Everything my child has learned has impacted her life and our life's for the best."

What is Head Start

A program focusing on school readiness in the areas of

language
cognitive development
early reading
social-emotional development
physical development and more!

Who is Eligible

Families with children ages birth to five who are income-eligible
Children with diagnosed disabilities
Children in foster care
Families experiencing homelessness
Pregnant women
Families receiving SNAP, SSI and TANF

Find My program

Contact the Head Start or Early Head Start program serving your community. They will explain the paperwork you should bring to apply. Your local program will provide the required forms and answer your questions. To find your program select this link.