2009 - 2010 Head Start Eligibility Requirements

 

Residence

Families living in the Sangamon and the Morgan Counties are eligible for Springfield Urban League Head Start.

  

Income

Children are eligible to participate in Head Start if they are from low-income families.

The Head Start Act establishes income eligibility for participation in Head Start programs based on the poverty guidelines updated annually by the Department of Health and Human Services.  Income verification can be the following year W2 or Tax return. Also a current check stub, SSI, child support or financial assistants forms if in school.

 

        

Family Size

Family Income

1

$10,830

2

$14,570

3

$18,310

4

$22,050

5

$25,790

6

$29,530

7

$33,270

8

$37,010

for each additional person, add

$ 3,740

 

Age

The Springfield Urban League serves children birth to 5 years of age.  Children who are age 3 by September 1st will be age eligible for Head Start. Children who turn 3 after September 1st will be age eligible for our Early Head Start Program.   Children who turn 5 years of age by September 1st are encouraged to enroll their child in a kindergarten program within the school district. 

 

Selection of Children 

Once age and income requirement are meet a priority selection applies to all eligible children.  The Eligibility Priority Criteria is utilized to rank incoming children through the use of a point system. This point system process ensures those most in need of Head Start services receive first priority for enrollment.

 

Location/Hours

Springfield Urban League Head Start central office is located at 1108 E. Cook Street.

Springfield Urban League Head Start has 6 location in Sangamon County and 2 in Morgan County.