Enrollment
Enrollment into Head Start is determined by the individual programs’ selection criteria. Factors considered in determining eligibility and priority for enrollment include the following:
* Family income is at or below the federal poverty guidelines* Family income can be up to 130% of the federal poverty guidelines if all families at or below guidelines have been accomodated
* Family receives public assistance (TANF, SSI)
* Family is homeless
* Child is in foster care
* Child has a disability
* 10% of enrollment opportunities can be for families whose incomes surpass poverty guidelines, if space is available
To find a Head Start program in your area, you can go to the ECLKC website or you can find locations and downloadable applications at the agencies' website.
Oahu
- Honolulu Community Action Program - Head Start Program or Contact (808) 847-2400 for an application
- Parents and Children Together - Early Head Start & Head Start Program or Contact (808) 842-5996 for an application
Hawaii County
- Parents and Children Together (PACT) Headstart - Head Start Program or Contact (808) 961-0570 for an application
- Family Services Hawaii- Early Head Start Program or Contact (808) 326-7778 for an application
Maui County (Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i)
- Maui Family Support Services - Early Head Start Program or Contact (808) 242-0900 for an application
- Maui Economic Opportunity - Head Start Program or Contact (808) 249-2988 for an application
Kauai County
- Child & Family Services, Kauai - Head Start Program or Contact (808) 240-2817
Outer Pacific
- American Samoa- (684) 633-5177
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - (670) 664-3751
- Guam -(671) 300-1603 ext. 1604
- Palau - (680) 488-5608
If you are seeking additional child care options, or if you are
ineligible for Head Start, the Child Care Resource and Referral agency
in Hawaii (PATCH) is available to assist you in locating a provider.
Contact PATCH by calling
(808) 839-1789 or access their website at www.patch-hawaii.org.
