The Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Program has been in operation for over 30 years.The program promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children of migrant and seasonal families.
Community support is vital to the program to ensure it continues its mission of providing high quality, innovative education services to preschool children. The dedication and commitment of donors who recognize the value Early Childhood Education is appreciated.
By making a charitable contribution to Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Program, you make a difference in the education, health and well-being of the low income migrant and seasonal children.Your gift will help us ensure the academic and social success of these children.
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MIGRANT & SEASONAL HEAD START
What is Migrant & Seasonal Head Start?
It is an Early Childhood Education Program for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker children and their families dedicated to promoting the success of their children in school and later in life. We offer a comprehensive service program for children and families that include: Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, and Health Wellness.
Who Qualifies for the services?
Children birth - five years of age, who have not attended kindergarten
Family income meets Federal Low Income Guidelines
The family's primary income comes from agricultural work as defined by Head Start Performance Standard
Enrollment priority may be extended to children of Migrant Families
Priority consideration is available for families of children with disabilities
What is considered a Family?
All persons living in the household who are:
Supported by the income of the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the participating child and
Related to the parent(s) or guardian(s) by blood, marriage, or adoption
Guardian means a person "legally responsible for the child"
What is Considered Income?
Cash income includes earned income, military income, veteran's benefits, social security benefits, unemployment compensation, and public assistance benefits
What are Agricultural Activities?
Activities related to the production and harvesting of tree and field crops or supports the crop production such as irrigation, crop protection, and operation of farm machinery
Production and harvesting of tree and field crops, including preparing the soil, planting, cultivation, picking, packing, canning and processing as well as production and harvesting of greenhouse and nursery products
What is the Difference Between Migrant & Seasonal Farmworker Families?
A Migrant Farmworker Family is a family that has changed their residency in the past two years for the purpose of working in agricultural activities
Seasonal Farmworker Family is a family who has maintained residency, but that their primary income comes from work related to agriculture
What do I need to bring to have my child eligible for the program?
Current and past rent and/or utility bills in the family name
Any legal documentation showing the family's residency for the past two years
Your child's current immunization records
Proof of income for the past twelve months or past year, such as:
W-2 Forms
Pay Stubs
Verifiable written statements from employers
Current Public Assistance Verification
And unearned income forms, such as Child Support, SSI,
Unemployment, Military Income, or Veteran's Benefits
