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Enrolling into Head Start?

Parents or legal guardians may apply online or at their local Head Start or Early Head Start locations. Our program prioritizes families facing significant challenges to ensure services reach those with the greatest need. Special consideration is given to children in foster care, children with documented disabilities, and children in unstable housing situations.

Ways to Apply

Apply online (en Español) and a Head Start representative will be in contact with you very soon.

Print & Submit – Download, print, and complete both sides/pages of the Head Start Program Application (English Version) (Spanish Version) (click link). Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Only expectant mothers, parents, or legal guardians may sign the application(s).

Required Documents

Proof of Income (Submit one of the following:)

• Last 12 months of consecutive pay stubs

• Most recent 1040 Income Tax return (front page only)

• W-2 form(s)

• Employer Verification Form (available upon request)

• SNAP/TANF/SSI verification (Notice of Action letter)

  Note: TANF benefits (food stamps) are not considered income but should be marked on the application if received.

Child’s Birth Certificate (copy required for each child enrolled)

• If born in Nebraska, a copy of the Immunization Record may be used temporarily until the birth certificate is obtained.

Up-to-Date Immunization Records (copy required for each child enrolled)

Submitting your application(s)

Once completed, bring the application and required documents to your nearest Head Start or Early Head Start location or the Agency Main Office below. Be prepared to discuss your application and eligibility with a staff member.

Agency Main Office:
NCAP Head Start Program
270 Pine Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-3393

What happens next?

We must be able to reach you in order to enroll your child(ren). If you move or change your phone number after completing an application, it is your responsibility to notify the Head Start Program.

You will be contacted, either by phone or by mail, regarding the status of your application(s).

Available Documents

Program Application	English	Spanish
Program Application Check List	English	Spanish

 

This website is supported by Grant Number 07CH012024 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Northwest Community Action Partnership and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.