BeauCARE Head Start, a Head Start Program of DeRidder, LA

308 Martin Luther King Dr
DeRidder LA 70634

(337) 460-1500

Early Childhood education in a center based format. The program is geared toward children aged three to five. The family meets federal poverty level qualifications. The program teaches the children the fundamentals of school readiness while addressing nutritional and developmental issues within the family. The family also receives case management services and connection to resources for improving the family's coping and parenting skills.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

Head Start Application form

• BeauCARE - Beauregard Head Start
  308 Martin Luther King Dr, Deridder LA
  (337) 460-1500