Eligibility Reference Sheet
Use these reference charts to identify the types of documents that can be used to verify Head Start eligibility.
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance. Discover resources to help programs assess the needs of their communities and recruit the children and families most in need. Explore materials and tools to help programs market their services, and develop and implement selection criteria. Also, find resources to identify community partners and better address community needs.
Use these reference charts to identify the types of documents that can be used to verify Head Start eligibility.
Use this worksheet to identify and evaluate the sources of data used to develop and maintain your program’s selection criteria.
This ERSEA Essentials video describes key strategies Head Start programs should consider as they enroll eligible families.
Watch this webinar to learn about the Full Enrollment Initiative and how it can help your Head Start program achieve and maintain full enrollment.
This ERSEA Essentials video shares five key steps in determining, verifying, and documenting Head Start eligibility.
In this video, explore research-based strategies for intentional recruitment in Head Start programs and communities.
This video explores the five letters that are the backbone of Head Start services. E-R- S-E-A. These stand for eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance.
This video explores marketing tools and recruitment strategies you can use in your enrollment efforts.
Watch these professional development sessions for Head Start and Early Head Start staff. They are designed to support eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) priorities in a changing landscape.
This video explores strategies for developing a staff and family retention plan.