ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 24/25
April 25, 2025 – 8:30am to 11am & 1 pm to 3:30pm
Dove Springs CDC – 5106 Village Square, Austin, TX 78744
Child Inc serves the young children of low-income families residing in Travis County. For ISD collaboration classrooms in Austin, Del Valle and Manor, families must reside in Travis County and enroll their child in participating Pre-K classroom within the school.
Ages Served
- Services to Pregnant Women and Expectant Families in Early Head Start
- Home Based Early Head Start is designed to serve infants and toddlers to 36 months as well as expectant mothers.
- Child Inc Center Based Early Head Start serves children 8 weeks to 36 months.
- Child Inc Center Based Head Start serves children ages 3-4 (by September 1 of program year)
- Child Inc School Collaboration age requirements are determined by the district in which the classroom is located (3-4 years old).
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Income Eligibility Requirements
Families whose income falls at or below the poverty guideline for the preceding 12 months or the previous calendar year are income-eligible for Early head Start and Head Start Services. Head Start Performance Standards require that at least 90% of enrolled participants meet federal poverty income guidelines. If space remains available after income-eligible applicants are enrolled, eligibility can be extended to families with incomes at or below 130% of the poverty guideline. The Office of Head Start (OHS) is including receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the interpretation of “public assistance” when determining Head Start eligibility.
For more information about Federal Poverty Guidelines, see: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines.
| 2024 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | |
|---|---|
| PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD | POVERTY GUIDELINE |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person. | |
| 1 | $15,060 |
| 2 | $20,440 |
| 3 | $25,820 |
| 4 | $31,200 |
| 5 | $36,580 |
| 6 | $41,960 |
| 7 | $47,340 |
| 8 | $52,720 |
Additional Eligibility Options
Children in foster care or kinship care; homeless families (as determined by McKinney-Vento guidelines); and families receiving Supplemental Security Income or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are eligible, regardless of income.
Up to 10% of families may be over-income if special circumstances warrant enrollment. Most of these slots are filled with children with formally diagnosed disabilities.
At least 10 percent of Head Start’s enrollment is dedicated to children with disabilities or other special needs. Specially trained staff members work closely with community agencies to provide services to disabled children while simultaneously providing them with an integrated, developmentally appropriate early childhood experience within the Head Start classroom.
What you need to determine eligibility.
- Parent/guardian photo identification (driver’s license, state identification card or passport)
- Proof of residency (utility bill in parent/guardians name)
- Proof of child’s age (birth certificate)
- Updated child immunization records
Contact Child Inc at 512-451-7361 to schedule an appointment or to inquire. Enrollment specialist are available to answer questions and accept applications online.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To see the or print the enrollment application click the links below:
