How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Head Start. Our Program offers early childhood education and family services to eligible children six weeks to five years old and their families throughout the San Antonio and Edgewood Independent School Districts.

Eligibility Requirements

Age Eligibility

Head Start Program serves children six weeks to five years old.

Income Eligibility

Head Start Pre-kindergarten Services, Early Head Start Services, and Home-based Services are available if your family meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines and is a resident of Bexar County. To see the HHS webpage for the guidelines – CLICK HERE.

Priority Eligibility

Your family may be eligible for Head Start Services if you meet any of the following categories:

  • The child is in foster care
  • Your family receives TANF benefits
  • Your family receive SNAP benefits
  • Your child or family member receives Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) benefits
  • Your family is experiencing homelessness
  • The child has a disability

Required Documentation

SA Head Start - How to Apply: Family Income

Proof of all family income

1040, W2, Pay Stubs, Unemployment Document, Statement from Employer, TANF or SSI Documents
SA Head Start - How to Apply: Age

Proof of Age

SA Head Start - How to Apply: Guardianship

Proof of Guardianship

(If applicable: Foster care letter or Child Protective Services documents)
SA Head Start - How to Apply: Proof of Residence

Proof of Residence

Bill or statement with your name and address, example: CPS or SAWS
SA Head Start - How to Apply: Divorce Decree / Custody Documents

Divorce decree / custody documents

(if applicable)
SA Head Start - How to Apply: Proof of Child Support

Proof of child support

(if applicable)

Online Application

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Early Head Start –
Child Care Partnership
(6 weeks – 35 months)

ENGLISH → | SPANISH

SAHS How To Apply – EHS

Early Head Start &
Home-based
(6 weeks – 35 months)

ENGLISH → | SPANISH →

SAHS How To Apply – EISD

Edgewood ISD
Headstart
(3 – 5 years old)

ENGLISH → | SPANISH

SAHS How To Apply – SAISD

San Antonio ISD
Head Start
(3 – 5 years old)

ENGLISH → | SPANISH

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