Education from Day One
ABCD Head Start and Children Services programs serve about 2,500 low-income children and their families each year, offering a variety of early childhood education, health, and case management services at sites located throughout Boston.
Use the site locator to the right to search for near-by locations and find maps and directions.
Who Is Eligible for Head Start?
Head Start offer free services to families who live in Boston and meet federal low-income guidelines. Families who receive public assistance or other benefits may also be eligible.
2012 Family Income Guidelines for Head Start & Early Head Start
|
Family Size |
Annual Income |
|
1 |
$11,170 |
|
2 |
$15,130 |
|
3 |
$19,090 |
|
4 |
$23,050 |
|
5 |
$27,010 |
|
6 |
$30,970 |
|
7 |
$34,930 |
|
8 |
$38,890 |
|
each additional |
$3,960 |
Head Start Children must be at least three years old as of September 1, 2012.
Early Head Start provides services for pregnant women, babies, and toddlers up to three years old.