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  • About Us
  • Policy

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  • (-) Eligibility (26)

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  • Directors and Managers (9)

Program Options

  • Center-Based Option (2)

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  • Video (7)
  • Publication (7)
  • Policy (3)

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Eligibility

Family looking at the camera.These resources cover how Head Start programs assess the needs of communities and recruit children and families most in need. They also provide insight on which program option best meets the needs of each child and family. Use these resources to develop eligibility services that ensure consistent and appropriate enrollment practices.

For more ERSEA resources, check out recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance.

Eligibility: Determining Need and Meeting Expectations

Eligibility is the first step and a key component in implementing ERSEA services. These strategies and guiding questions help programs identify and enroll children and families with the greatest need.

ERSEA Essentials Video Series

These animated videos describe best practices for crafting and implementing responsive ERSEA services.

Eligibility Reference Sheet

Use these reference charts to identify the types of documents that can be used to verify Head Start eligibility.

Eligibility Reference Sheet

Use these reference charts to identify the types of documents that can be used to verify Head Start eligibility.

American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Eligibility

In this webinar, Office of Head Start leadership discuss American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start program eligibility for tribal children and families and addresses FAQs from the Information Memoranda.

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start Eligibility Through Tribal TANF

Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-23-02   |   Issuance Date: 05-23-2023

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start Eligibility Through Tribal TANF

Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-23-02   |   Issuance Date: 05-23-2023

5 Steps in Determining and Documenting Eligibility

This ERSEA Essentials video shares five key steps in determining, verifying, and documenting Head Start eligibility.

5 Steps in Determining and Documenting Eligibility

This ERSEA Essentials video shares five key steps in determining, verifying, and documenting Head Start eligibility.

ERSEA Services from a Systems Lens

Systems are the backbone to offering quality ERSEA services. This video explores the elements of ERSEA and shows how they intersect with the Head Start management systems.

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