SmartForm HS Application FREEBORN English 2024-2025

"Ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families."
Families First of Minnesota is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Providing Free or Low Cost Quality Early Learning Services in Freeborn County

Please fill out the application, electronically sign and date. If you do not have Public Assistance, SSI or a child in Foster Care, please upload proof of income in the form areas below where requested.

Applications are also available at www.familiesfirstmn.org

Alternately, you can drop off your completed application at: Brookside Education Center, Head Start Office, 211 W Richway Dr., Albert Lea, MN.
Office hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please keep this page for your reference.
Income qualifying children and families with the greatest need have the highest priority for enrollment. Placements are made according to child and family needs, parent choice, and available openings. Head Start will do its best to enroll your child, but space is limited. IMPORTANT: We will contact every family who applies for Head Start. Please tell us if your phone number or address changes.

Early Head Start is:
- For pregnant mothers infants and toddlers under age 3
- Services provided for children with special needs
- If accepted, this program will be no cost to your family
  
  Available options include:
  Home Based option: Weekly home visits and 2 times per month Family Engagement Hour
  Child Care Partnerships: Monday through Friday with monthly home visits
  - The Children’s Center at 605 James Ave and 801 Luther Place
Head Start is:
- For children who are 3 or 4 on or before September 1, 2024
- If accepted, this program will be no cost to your family
- Buses are available to SOME areas
- Classes runs 4 days per week
- Services provided for children with special needs
If you need help or have questions, please call us:

English call 507.287.2009
Español call 507-287-2009
Arabic and (Soomaaliga) Somali call 507-287-2009
Toll Free call 1.800.462.1660
DATA PRIVACY RIGHTS OF APPLICANTS OF FAMILIES FIRST OF MINNESOTA, INC.
EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START

RIGHT TO KEEP INFORMATION ABOUT YOU PRIVATE (DATA PRIVACY)

Most of the information we collect about you will be classified as private. That means you and the agency collecting the data can see it; others cannot. Occasionally, statistics and other anonymous data will be taken from the information we collect about you or your family. This is public and open to anyone, but it will not identify you in any way.
In a few cases, information we collect is classified confidential. Confidential data is not open to anyone (not even you) except the government agencies that need it. Data in this category deals with civil or criminal investigation, some medical data, and the names of persons who report child or vulnerable adult abuse.

PURPOSE OF INFORMATION

The information you are asked to provide will be used to determine program eligibility, to coordinate services between programs, to verify program services being provided, and to provide us with a mailing list. This list will be used to update you on upcoming programs and program changes and to inform you of eligibility for programs within Families First of Minnesota. Only Head Start or School Readiness Families First staff and funding source employees whose jobs require access to this information, as well as Federal or State Auditors, may have access to your information.

RIGHT TO ACCESS YOUR RECORDS

Access by you. You can see all public and private records about yourself and your children. To see your file, call Families First of Minnesota during agency hours and make a request to review your files within five working days by contacting the program from which you are receiving service. Review will take place on site during working hours.

Access by agency. Employees of this agency will have access to information about you any time their work requires it. By law, some other government and contractor agencies will also have access to certain information about you if they provide a service to you or if they provide a service to this agency that affects you and requires access to your records. They may include school districts, public health, social services and financial assistance.
FAMILIES FIRST OF MINNESOTA
Application for Early Head Start, Head Start

Freeborn County
2024-2025
126 Woodlake DR SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Phone (507)287-2009 or 1 (800) 462-1660
Fax (507) 287-2411
If you need help, please call us!
Home Address -ONLY if you live, work or plan to move to FREEBORN County MN*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is your mailing address the same as your home address?*

YesNo
Mailing Address IF DIFFERENT than Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Email Address (use format: example@example.com)
Language Spoken at Home*
Number of people living in your home:*
Number of people in your family:*
Is your family expecting a baby?*

YESNO
If Yes, Include expected due date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Would you like monthly prenatal home visits and weekly visits when the baby is born?

YESNO
Marital Status (choose one)*

MARRIEDMARRIED BUT LIVING APARTDIVORCEDWIDOWEDSINGLESINGLE LIVING WITH PARTNER
Who has custody of the child or children you are applying for?*
Type of medical insurance for each applicant:*

Blue PlusU CareNoneOther
Parent/Guardian #1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian #1 - Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Does Parent Guardian #1 need an interpreter?*

YESNO
How well does Parent Guardian #1 speak English?*

NoneLittleAverageVery Well
Parent/Guardian #1 Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian #1 Gender*

MaleFemale
Parent/Guardian #1 Race (Enter code)*
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
Parent/Guardian #1 Ethnicity (check one)*

HispanicNon-Hispanic
Parent/Guardian #1 - Employment Status (check all that apply)

FULL TIMEPART TIMESEASONAL/ON-CALLRETIRED/DISABLEDTRAINING or SCHOOLMILITARYUNEMPLOYED
Parent/Guardian #1 Employment Date Started:

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian #1 - Employer / Company Name is (permanent, seasonal or on-call):
Parent Guardian #1 - I work seasonally or on-call and I work when ... (explain when you have the opportunity to work)
Parent/Guardian #1 - If unemployed, enter last date worked:

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent Guardian #1 - If unemployed, explain why:
Parent/Guardian #1 - Highest Level of Education*

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GEDASSOCIATESBACHELORSNO EDUCATIONMASTERS or HIGHEREnter Completed Grade:
Parent/Guardian #1 - I AM ATTENDING SCHOOL (choose one)*

YESNO
Parent/Guardian #1 - My schooling and/or training is as follows: (provide specific details of your schooling or training)
Is there a 2nd Parent/Guardian living in the home? (choose one)*

YESNO
Parent/Guardian #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian #2 - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Does Parent Guardian #2 need an interpreter?*

YESNO
How well does Parent Guardian #2 speak English?

NoneLittleAverageVery Well
Parent/Guardian #2 Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian #2 Sex

MaleFemale
Parent/Guardian #2 Race (Enter code)
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
Parent/Guardian #2 Ethnicity (check one)

HispanicNon-Hispanic
Parent/Guardian #2 - Employment status: (Check all that apply)

FULL TIMEPART TIMESEASONAL/ON-CALLRETIRED/DISABLEDTRAINING or SCHOOLMILITARYUNEMPLOYED
Parent/Guardian #2 - Employer / Company Name is (permanent, seasonal or on-call):
Parent/Guardian #2 - Employment Date Started:

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian #2 - I work seasonally or on-call and I work when ... (explain when you have the opportunity to work)
Parent/Guardian #2 - If unemployed, enter date last worked:

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian #2 - If unemployed, explain why:
Parent/Guardian #2 - Highest Level of Education:

High School Diploma/GEDAssociatesBachelorsNo EducationMasters or HigherEnter completed grade:
Parent/Guardian #2 - I AM ATTENDING SCHOOL (choose one)

YES - I do attend schoolNO - I do not attend school
Parent/Guardian # 2 - My schooling and/or training is as follows: (provide specific details of your schooling or training)
Name of another contact person if we cannot reach you:*
Contact person's phone number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact person's relationship to you:*
Are there more adults living in the home? ... (choose one)*

YESNO
If YES, please describe/explain the other adults living in the home:
Please enter ALL children in the home, whether or not you are applying for them to be in our programs ...
CHOOSE the program any applicant is applying for. Programs you can apply for:
EHS = Early Head Start (for pregnant mothers and children under age 3)
HS = Head Start (for children age 3 or 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2023)
1. Child's Name*

First NameLast Name
1. Child's Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
1. Child's Gender:*

MaleFemale
1. Child's Race (Enter letter code from choices)*
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
1. Ethnicity (check one)*

HispanicNon-Hispanic
1. This child's relationship to 1st Parent/Guardian listed:*
1. This child's relationship to 2nd Parent/Guardian listed:*
1. Are you applying to any of our programs for this child?*

YesNo
1. If yes, check which program you are applying for:

Early Head StartHead Start
1. If you have chosen Early Head Start (EHS) program for your child, choose ALL that apply:

I am interested in the weekly home visit programI would like my child to attend Monday - Thursday 7:45am-3:45pmI would like my child to attend child care while I go to work or school
1. Are there more children in the family?

YesNo
2. Child's Name

First NameLast Name
2. Child's Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
2. Child's Gender:

MaleFemale
2. Child's Race (Enter letter code from choices)
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
2. Ethnicity (check one)

HispanicNon-Hispanic
2. This child's relationship to 1st parent listed:*
2. This child's relationship to 2nd parent listed:
2. Are you applying to our program for this child?

YesNo
2. If yes, check which program applying for:

Early Head StartHead Start
2. If you have chosen Early Head Start (EHS) program for your child, choose ALL that apply:

I am interested in the weekly home visit programI would like my child to attend Monday - Thursday 7:45am-3:45pmI would like my child to attend child care while I go to work or school
2. Are there more children in the family?

YesNo
3. Child's Name

First NameLast Name
3. Child's Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
3. Child's Gender:

MaleFemale
3. Child's Race (Enter letter code from choices)
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
3. Ethnicity (check one)

HispanicNon-Hispanic
3. This child's relationship to 1st parent listed:
3. This child's relationship to 2nd parent listed:
3. Are you applying to our program for this child?

YesNo
3. If yes, check which program applying for:

Early Head StartHead Start
3. If you have chosen Early Head Start (EHS) program for your child, choose ALL that apply:

I am interested in the weekly home visit programI would like my child to attend Monday - Thursday 7:45am-3:45pmI would like my child to attend child care while I go to work or school
3. Are there more children in the family?

YesNo
4. Child's Name

First NameLast Name
4. Child's Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
4. Child's Gender:

MaleFemale
4. Child's Race (Enter letter code from choices)
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
4. Ethnicity (check one)

HispanicNon-Hispanic
4. This child's relationship to 1st parent listed:
4. This child's relationship to 2nd parent listed:
4. Are you applying to our program for this child?

YesNo
4. If yes, check which program applying for:

Early Head StartHead Start
4. If you have chosen Early Head Start (EHS) program for your child, choose ALL that apply:

I am interested in the weekly home visit programI would like my child to attend Monday - Thursday 7:45am-3:45pmI would like my child to attend child care while I go to work or school
4. Are there more children in the family?

YesNo
5. Child's Name

First NameLast Name
5. Child's Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
5. Child's Gender:

MaleFemale
5. Child's Race (Enter letter code from choices)
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
5. Ethnicity (check one)

HispanicNon-Hispanic
5. This child's relationship to 1st parent listed:
5. This child's relationship to 2nd parent listed:
5. Are you applying to our program for this child?

YesNo
5. If yes, check which program applying for:

Early Head StartHead Start
5. If you have chosen Early Head Start (EHS) program for your child, choose ALL that apply:

I am interested in the weekly home visit programI would like my child to attend Monday - Thursday 7:45am-3:45pmI would like my child to attend child care while I go to work or school
5. Are there more children in the family?

YesNo
6. Child's Name:

First NameLast Name
6. Child's Birth Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
6. Child's Gender:

MaleFemale
6. Child's Race (Enter letter code from choices)
NA/AN-American Indian/Alaska Native A=Asian B=Black or African American NH/PI=Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander W=White M=Multiracial
6. Ethnicity (check one)

HispanicNon-Hispanic
6. This child's relationship to 1st parent listed:
6. This child's relationship to 2nd parent listed:
6. Are you applying to our program for this child?

YesNo
6. If yes, check which program applying for:

Early Head StartHead Start
6. If you have chosen Early Head Start (EHS) program for your child, choose ALL that apply:

I am interested in the weekly home visit programI would like my child to attend Monday - Thursday 7:45am-3:45pmI would like my child to attend child care while I go to work or school
Names of any additional children
Please check below ALL items affecting your family. This helps us to understand your family's needs and priority for enrollment.*

Foster child or child in custody of a relativeFamily member(s) with no health insuranceChild with a special need, IFSP or IEP (child name)Abuse of alcohol or drugs by either parentChild separated from parent due to jail/prison, military deployment or deportationRefugee status in last five yearsDeath of a child's parent or siblingFamily member with a mental health concernFamily violence or domestic abuse or order of protectionMoved many timesSerious medical condition or disability of child's parent or siblingChild Protection InvolvementSignificant decrease in family income within last 12 monthsNONE of these items are affecting my familyOther difficulties causing great stress (please explain):
If there is a child with a special need, IFSP or IEP - please include child's name below.
Check any of the following your family received within the last 6 months:*

MFIP (CASH Assistance)SNAP (Food Benefits)Child Care AssistanceSSI (Supplemental Security Income)DWP (Diversionary Work Program)CASH Assistance from another stateRefugee Match GrantNONE of these
If you receive MFIP, SNAP, Child Care Assistance, SSI, or DWP please enter the COUNTY here. IF Freeborn County-we will send a request for verification of your program.
Check off those incomes you have received during the last year:

Pay Checks/Pay StubsSelf EmploymentUnemployment CompensationRetirement/PensionVeterans BenefitsSocial SecurityNone of TheseOther
If you do not have Public Assistance -2023 INCOME IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON INCOME CALL: 507-287-2009
What is the monthly amount of your family income before taxes?
I received paychecks/pay stubs and I will (check all that apply)

I have a 2023 tax return and I will bring it to the front office to scan and email to RochesterI do NOT have a 2023 tax return, so I will bring ALL W-2's from 2023 to scan and send to RochesterA job was started in 2024. I will bring 3 recent pay stubs to the front office to be scanned and sent to RochesterI have a digital copy of my income document - I will attach it here. (File types for upload include PDF, DOC/DOCX, JPG/JPEG or PNG only)
Attach Eligibility Documents HERE if you have them (5MB limit):

Click on 'Browse Files' to browse your computer/device and select relevant income files for upload.
Cancelof
For other incomes, indicate how you will get the information to us :
What is your current living situation? (choose one)*

Own, rent or share housing by choiceSharing housing due to loss of housing or hardshipStaying at a shelter or Transitional HousingLiving in a hotel, motel, campground, car, etc.Home in foreclosure or getting evicted. Enter eviction dateOther/Additional Info
Foreclosure or eviction date

MonthDayYear
Date
Can you take your child to and from school if a bus is not available?*

YesNo
My child/ren stay home all day*

YesNo
My child(ren) goes to a childcare center or stays with someone while I go to work or school:*

YesNo
Name AND address of child care center or care provider (caretaker name and address):
What days and times during the week is your child in care? Example: Mon - Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Who referred you to our program? (Check all that apply)*

Adult Basic Education or other Adult Literacy ProgramEarly Childhood Special EducationSocial or Human Service AgencyChild Care ProgramCounty Public HealthFriends or FamilyEarly Childhood ScreeningHealth Care ProviderOther
Has your child/applicant completed an Early Childhood Screening?*

YesNo
My applicant child, enter child name has completed an Early Childhood Screening at enter school district on Date of Screening .
I give permission to exchange information with Early Childhood Screening. I give permission to Families First of Minnesota, Head Start and School Readiness to verify any county public assistance and/or child support that I receive. I give permission to exchange my child/family information which may include health, school, work, attendance, parent share, developmental and enrollment information with Families First of MN partner programs. To the best of my knowledge, the information I have given is accurate and true. Authorization is valid for one calendar year from the date of signature.
Parent/Guardian Signature*

Clear
Enter your Name*
Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Did someone help you complete this application?*

YESNO
If YES, name of person helping you:
May we contact this 'helper' person regarding this application?

YESNO
Phone Number of person helping you:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Should be Empty: