Head Start and Early Head Start programs are required to make at least 10 percent of their enrollment opportunities available for children with disabilities. This section includes information and tools to help programs improve their efforts in recruitment and enrollment of children with disabilities, including children with significant disabilities. These resources will help staff in developing plans for outreach and recruitment, increase program staff's understanding of eligibility requirements, and provide information about enrollment of children with disabilities. You will also find relevant policy requirements, such as 45 CFR 1305, regarding children with disabilities.

The information and resources are related to the subjects listed below:

Eligibility
In this section, you will find information about the eligibility of children with disabilities found in the Head Start Act.

Outreach, Recruitment and Enrollment
Resources and information in this section assist programs in reaching out, recruiting and enrolling children with disabilities and their families to provide services in Head Start and assure that at least 10 percent of all enrollment opportunities are available to children with disabilities.

Policy
Check out this section for regulations and other related policies regarding recruitment and enrollment of children with disabilities.