Early Head Start - Overview
The Early Head Start project strives to provide the same type of programs and services that Head Start provides, but to expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers through age 3 rather than to older children.  Early Head Start provides comprehensive education, medical and dental services, mental health services, nutrition, social services, full inclusion of young children with disabilities and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. 

CFCS began offering Early Head Start in 1996.  Today, the CFCS Early Head Start program serves 125 infants and toddlers throughout the south county area.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Early Head Start program:

·         Household income must meet the Federal Poverty Level guidelines; Click here for more information

·         The child must be 0 – 3 years old or not yet born;

·         For full day childcare, parent(s) must be working or attending school full time.

Locations        
Our program sites are conveniently located throughout southern Alameda County in Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Leandro and Union City.  To apply for the Head Start program, you can print out and complete the form below and bring it to the enrollment office.   

Enrollment Application Package
If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you can apply for enrollment in the Early Head Start program.  To apply, print out the form below, complete it and mail it or bring it to the location listed above.

You will need to provide the child’s proof of birth date, proof of your household income, the child’s immunization record and proof of your current employment and/or school or training schedule.  Upon acceptance into the program, physical and dental examinations will be required and a Health History must be provided. 

Click below for an application...

Downloadable files:
Enrollment Form Pack - English (400k pdf)
Enrollment Form Pack - Spanish (450k pdf)