#GetaHeadStart Alumni Stories
Check out these videos from Head Start alumni to learn how being a Head Start student gave them a head start in life.
ERSEA
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.
#GetaHeadStart Recruitment Resources
Discover resources to help you enhance your recruitment efforts and connect with families eligible for Head Start services.
Is the United States Your New Home?
Share information about Head Start services with families who are new to the United States. The customizable flyer is available in several languages.
Supporting Full Enrollment
In this webinar, explore ways to achieve and maintain full program enrollment. Learn about the elements of effective outreach and recruitment.
Full Enrollment Initiative
Log Number: ACF-PI-HS-18-04 | Issuance Date: 06/05/2018
Poverty Guidelines and Determining Eligibility for Participation in Head Start Programs
The HHS Poverty Guidelines are used to determine income eligibility for participation in Head Start programs. Program staff may refer to these resources when working with families.
Family Income Guidelines: Military Income
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides information that will assist programs in determining the gross income of those families with members in the armed forces. Family service staff will find this information beneficial in determining the eligibility of children of military families for enrollment in the Head Start program.
Extending and Aligning Redetermination Periods
Research on continuity of care has found that instability is high with low-income families. Extending eligibility redeterminations to 12 months or more provides financial stability for families. It also gives continuous early care and education for children.
ERSEA
Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs.
1302.12 Determining, verifying, and documenting eligibility.
Review the HSPPS requirements around determining and documenting families’ eligibility for Head Start program services.