City’s Head Start Program Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 School Year
The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Early Head Start and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive social services to eligible children and families, is taking applications for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Head Start mission is preparing children and engaging families for school readiness and lifelong success. Human Services implements a Head Start Program Model – providing direct program services in Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD for 3,020 children ages 3-5 years old. Early Head Start provides center-based services for 216 children at six local non-profit childcare centers and center-based and home visiting services for 128 children at a campus in Edgewood ISD for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
“Head Start gives children from underserved communities the opportunities and skills they need to be successful in school and life,” said Melody Woosley, Director, Department of Human Services. “For children enrolled in Head Start, we help facilitate critical health services like immunizations, and vision, dental, and hearing screenings. For parents, we offer job training opportunities.”
All families are encouraged to apply for Head Start. Families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, families experiencing homelessness, children in foster care placements or living with non-custodial family members, and children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities/delays receive priority.
For additional information and to apply today visit SAHeadStart.org/How-to-Apply.
