Head Start Programs Texas Head Start Region 16 Education Service Center

Region 16 Education Service Center, a Head Start Program of Amarillo, TX

Address
1601 S Cleveland
Amarillo TX 79102
Contact Phone
(806) 677-5300
Details
The mission of the Head Start/Early Head Start program is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children of enrolled families in a way that:• Promotes intellectual and cognitive development• Improves physical and mental health• Advocates healthy nutritional practices• Enhances student achievement• Increases parent involvement• Encourages self-sufficiency
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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
Apply for Head Start & Early Head Start For information to apply for Head Start Program in Amarillo, email or call Sydia Aguilar 677-5333 |Email For information to apply for Early Head Start Program, email or call Lee Ann Brasher 677-5422 |Email For information on how to apply for Head Start Programs in the following cities, contact the school district or the center: Borger, Bovina, Canyon, Childress, Clarendon, Dalhart, Dimmitt, Farwell, Friona, Hart, Hereford, Memphis, Pampa, Perryton, Sunray or Wellington. Qualifiers: Family meets income guidelines Family on public assistance Child with documented disability Child in foster care or homeless What to bring to enroll: Birth Certificate Immunization Card Proof of Income Proof of TANF, SSI, Medicaid (if applicable)
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