Dona Ana County Head Start, a Head Start Program of Las Cruces, NM

2540 El Paseo Suite B
Las Cruces NM 88005

(575) 647-8733

Doña Ana County Headstart is administered through New Mexico State University, College of Education, and was initiated in 1984. The headstart program services the population around Las Cruces New Mexico, a community of over 85,000 residents. We are presently funded to serve 258 preschool children (3-5 years) and their families. The center based classes are offered in nine locations in Dona Ana County. Of this enrollment population, at least 10% of the children are identified as having a developmental delay/ disability based on state diagostic criteria.

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.

Applicant Information (Print all information) Please use a pen to fill out the application. Selection for enrollment will be based on: income, age, geographic location, employment/educational needs, special need of a child and family needs. ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THIS APPLICATION: ⃞ Verification of age. (State certified birth certificate, baptismal certificate or hospital record). ⃞ Proof of income that shows total family income. (Prior year’s tax return 2010, 3 or more pay stubs, written statement from employer, TANF, scholarships, and financial aid). Incomplete application will not be considered for enrollment AGE ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN Priority will be given to children who are 4 years of age prior to September 1. INCOME ELIGIBILITY To qualify, the family’s income must be below the 2011 income guidelines

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