Apply to Head Start

Dear Parent/Guardian(s),

Thank you for your interest in the Oakland Early Head Start/Head Start Program. Oakland Head Start serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to age five who meet the age and income requirements. Please review Poverty Guidelines (back of this letter) to see if you qualify for the program.

Please return your completed application with the necessary documents listed below to the Early Head Start/Head Start center of your choice, or the Head Start Central Enrollment Office (150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5352, Oakland, CA 94612). Please review the attached documentation to make sure you have all required documentation (signed application, birth of proof for child, and income verification) before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Please allow up to 30 days for processing the application.