Head Start Program
About
The Office of Head Start (OHS) works to prepare young children from local low-income families to succeed in both school and life. The Head Start and Early Head Start Programs promote a child's development through comprehensive early learning, health, and family well-being services.
Childcare Resources operates our Head Start Program through a partnership model with local schools, child care programs, and the community.
Online Application
Our Head Start Program's new online application is free to use and provides information for
families to learn more about our program and application process, connect with staff
members, submit applications for enrollment, and more.
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Click on the online application button and follow the instructions to get started!
Click the button below to scan the QR code to register through your mobile device.
Early Head Start
The Early Head Start (EHS) Program is designed for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Our EHS services provide resources to nurture healthy attachments between the caregiver and the child through the child's third birthday.
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For more information, please call 205-941-6077.
Head Start
The Head Start Preschool Program serves 3- and 4-year-old children with comprehensive support for school readiness.
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For more information, please call 205-941-6077.
Recruitment
The Early Head Start/Head Start Program is enrolling now with the following services available for children aged six weeks to 5 years old:
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​Quality early education
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Comprehensive services for children and families
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No cost to qualifying families with children
Applications available for the listed zip codes in
Jefferson County:
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35020 · 35022 · 35094
35203 · 35205 · 35206 · 35212 · 35217
For questions, appointments, and information about
required documents, please call 205-941-6077.
Our Mission
To provide quality educational and comprehensive services to young children and their families through community partnerships that promote school readiness, healthy family engagement and developmental services.
Our Vision
A community where families are empowered, partners are engaged, and achievement gaps are lowered.
