Children and Family Services | Head Start and Early Head Start FAQ
What are the criteria to enroll in the Head Start or Early Head Start programs?
Children being within the correct age range and families at or below the federal poverty income guidelines are program requirements. RCOE and its delegate agencies also set additional criteria to select children for their programs to ensure that the children with the greatest needs are given priority.
Click here to see the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines and the locally established criteria.
Are there any charges or fees to participate in the Head Start or Early Start programs?
RCOE or its delegate agencies do not charge any fees for Head Start or Early Head Start program services.
How can I find a Head Start or Early Head Start program near where I live?
You can contact us during business hours using our toll free number (800) 600-1800. You can also contact the delegate agency or RCOE directly operated site that you think is nearest to you. Another useful tool is the Head Start Locator site that can be found on the Head Start Early Childhood Knowledge and Learning Center Web site.
What are the Head Start and Early Head Start Delegate Agencies?
Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services |
(951) 687-3809 |
Coachella Valley Unified School District* |
(760) 399-5237 |
Desert Sands Unified School District |
(760) 771-8775 |
Hemet Unified School District |
(951) 765-1648 |
Jurupa Unified School District |
(951) 360-4149 |
Lake Elsinore Unified School District |
(951) 253-7000 |
Moreno Valley Unified School District |
(951) 697-4343 |
Palm Springs Unified School District |
(760) 416-8090 |
Palo Verde School District |
(760) 922-8454 |
Riverside Unified School District |
(951) 352-8290 |
Romoland School District |
(951) 928-2924 |
San Jacinto Unified School District |
(951) 654-1531 |
*also has an Early Head Start program
Esmirna Valencia, Executive Director
(951) 826-6617
ecep@rcoe.us
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