The Eligibility Priority Criteria is used by Y.O.U.R., Inc. Head Start Zero–Five to select children for the program based on information from your application.
The point system ensures that the most at-risk children are served by the program. Income, age, parental status and disability are four areas considered for acceptance. The other area considered involves social service issues, referrals, serious child health problems, substance abuse, domestic violence, English as a second language, etc. This criteria is based on information that relates only to your child’s immediate family; mother, father, brother, sister, or any other family member that lives in your home.
In order for us to complete the Eligibility Priority Criteria, we need your help. Although you may feel uncomfortable revealing personal family information, please be assured that all information on your application is strictly confidential and is used only for Head Start purposes.
Please mark yes or no to each situation. If yes, provide more information that applies to your child’s immediate family situation currently or in the past year so that we can accurately determine your priority points.