Free education and services for families with kids from birth to age 5

Your family may qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start if any of the following apply to you:

• You live in temporary housing
• You currently receive cash assistance, SNAP (food stamps), or SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
• You're enrolling a child who is in foster care
• Your household income is at or below these levels:

• If your household size is 2, your yearly income must be at or below $21,640.
• If your household size is 3, your yearly income must be at or below $27,320.
• If your household size is 4, your yearly income must be at or below $33,000.
• If your household size is 5, your yearly income must be at or below $38,680.
• If your household size is 6, your yearly income must be at or below $44,360.
• If your household size is 7, your yearly income must be at or below $50,040.
• If your household size is 8, your yearly income must be at or below $55,720.
• For each additional person:, add +$5,680 to the limit.

You may still qualify even if your income is over the limit. If you spend more than 30 percent of your income on housing costs, Head Start and Early Head Start can subtract those costs when calculating your income. You will need to provide documents showing your housing expenses.

Proof of identity, NYC residency, and household income may be required.