General Knowledge
Pregnant women are eligible for what program?
Home Visiting
How old does a child have to be to enroll into an Infant/Toddler Room?
At least 6 weeks old up to 3 years old.
What does POR stand for?
Proof of Residency
WIC is an automatic qualifier for our program. True or False?
False
What three documents are needed before scheduling an enrollment?
Proof of Birth (POR), Proof of Residency (POR), Proof of Income (POI)
A child is accepted but they are not up to date on immunizations- Can they start in person?
No- They will need to receive the missing immunizations or an Exemption Waiver from the Health Department.
A family is interested in applying for our program, but they are not sure if they are eligible. Where can they find more information on our income guidelines?
On the Head Start for Kent County Website, under the "enroll" tab. (Federal Poverty Guidelines)
Name one type of documentation a family can submit as POI (Proof of Income)
-W2 or 1040
-Pay Stubs
-Public Assistance (SNAP, TANF, SSI)
-Foster Care Documentation
-Proof of Homelessness
What are the two choices of programs for Children ages Birth- 3 Years Old?
Home Visiting and Infant/Toddler Rooms
A child must turn 4 before this date to be age eligible for a 4 year-old (GSRP) room.
September 1st
or December 1st (with an age waiver)
What documentation can be used as a temporary Proof of Birth?
Immunization Record
How many Sites/Locations does Head Start Have?
12
For families experiencing homelessness or children that are in Foster Care, do they need to submit income documentation?
No- Children in Foster Care and families that are Homeless are eligible regardless of income.
Bonus! What does ERSEA stand for?
Eligibility. Recruitment. Selection. Enrollment. Attendance.