Eligibility/Application
Eligibility/Application
How do I register my child?
Print off the Application and return to your Local School District, along with Proof of Income (1040, W2, Child Support, income for all employment in the last 12 months, SNAP, TANF, SSI), Proof of Residency, Proof of Birth (Birth Certificate, Hospital Record, or Baptismal Record), and Proof of Guardianship if applicable.
Other items needed but not required for enrollment: Immunization Records, and proof of Medicaid, Chips, or Private Insurance.
Federal Income Guidelines 2026
| 2026 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | |
|---|---|
| Persons in family/household | Poverty guideline |
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,680 for each additional person. | |
Source: HHS Poverty Guidelines
Region 14 ESC Head Start Serves the Following School Districts
Servicing the following School Districts: Albany, Anson, Cisco, Clyde, Colorado City (HS/EHS), DeLeon (HS/EHS), Eastland, Hamlin (HS/EHS), Merkel, Stamford, and Sweetwater (HS/EHS).