Burlington County Community Action Program, a Head Start Program of Burlington, NJ
Address
718 South Route 130
Burlington NJ 08016-1276
Contact Phone
(609) 261-2323
Details
Head Start specializes in comprehensive health, educational, nutritional, social and other services for eligible low income families with children ages 3 to 5. The program maximizes the strengths and unique experiences of each child. The family, which is the principal influence on the child's development, directly participates in the program. Children with disabilities participate with all children in program activities and receive special services as required.
Advertise
Who is Eligible?
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.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the BCCAP Head Start Program. Along with the attached Eligibility Application, we will need a copy of the items listed below to determine your child’s eligibility. Required Information:Must attach to the eligibility application a copy of your child’s: □ Immunization Record □ Birth Certificate You must attach income documentation (copies only) for all family members contributing to the household income for the past (12) twelve months. Accepted income documentation is: □ Last year’s 1040 and W-2 form(s) for each working person □ Pay Stubs □ TANF Determination Letter □ Social Security/SSI/SSDI Determination Letter □ Child Support □ Unemployment Determination Letter □ Foster Care □ Other _________________________ We will notify you by letter after we have received all of the above-requested information and your child’s eligibility has been determined. Failure to submit a
Reviews: Be the first to review this head start provider.
Share your experience with Burlington County Community Action Program, whether your child attended, you evaluated their
services, or you worked there. You can help others by writing a review.