Program Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to receive Head Start services at least 90 percent of the families enrolled in each program must meet the federal income guidelines (i.e., the poverty line). For 2006, the federal income eligibility guidelines were as follows:
| Persons in Family Unit | Poverty Guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $10,210 |
| 2 | 13,690 |
| 3 | 17,170 |
| 4 | 20,650 |
| 5 | 24,130 |
| 6 | 27,610 |
| 7 | 31,090 |
| 8 | 34,570 |
For family units with more than 8 persons, add $3,480 for each additional person
Source: http://headstartinfo.org/publications/im06/im06_02a.htm
