Eligibility
What are the age requirements for service?
EHS: 18 months up to 3rd birthday; HS: 3 years old to 5 years old
Homebase: Birth to 5 years old and pregnant
Who is responsible for recruitment?
Everyone!
Who has the highest ranking for HS?
2nd year enrollment within Sacramento County
How long can a spot remain vacant?
30 days
When is the family contacted when a child is absent?
Within the first hour
Homelessness is defined by what Act?
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
What are ways of recruiting?
Friend, events, social media...
Who has the highest ranking for EHS?
Transfer child within Sacramento County
Children enrolled must be allowed to remain in Head Start until...
Until children are age eligible for TK/K
What attendance code is given, when a child misses their first day of class?
No code is given since the child is not considered enrolled. The anticipated start date should be changed to reflect the first day of attendance.
Which children and families are categorically eligible for HS/EHS?
Public Assistance (SSI, TANF, SNAP), Homeless, Foster
What is the document used to verify recruitment efforts?
Recruitment Log
When can an over income family be enrolled?
IEP- Individual Education Plan
IFSP- Individualized Family Service Plan
EHS Transition
What documents are required for enrollment?
Income/Eligibility status type, Age Verification, Immunizations and a Completed Application
When do you start attendance tracking?
After multiple missed days of attendance with no contact from the parent
What form summarizes the eligibility situation for each individual child?
Eligibility Verification Form
Who are recruitment efforts designed to reach?
Children with disabilities, most needy families, pregnant mothers
What are the determination factors of the Selection Criteria?
Age, Income and Risk Factor
What can stop the 30 day vacancy clock?
Enrollment
A family is considered to have abandoned care after missing ......?
30 consecutive days
Income should be verified for what period?
Relevant Time Period
Where can families learn about Head Start services and apply?
Recruitment Events, Sites, SETA website- Online inquiry page, ....
What ChildPlus report number do you use to select the children for enrollment?
Report #2025, choose the child with the most eligibility points.
When is a child considered enrolled?
After attending one day of class or first home vsit.
What are strategies to promote regular attendance?
Attendance info, Class options, Resources, Home Visit, etc...