The Head Start Program mission is to provide an integrated system of quality services to participating families and eligible children. Head Start encourages self-sufficiency, growth, and development supported through family and community partnerships.
Head Start:
- Is Primarily federally funded;
- Provides comprehensive multidisciplinary services to meet the needs of children and their families, promoting school readiness;
- Recognizes the parents as the child’s primary educator, nurturer, and advocate;
- Encourages parents to become involved in policy and program decision making and to participate as volunteers; and
- Serves eligible children 3-5 years of age.
When applying for the Head Start program you need to bring the following:
- Proof of birth
- Proof of family income
- Poof of residency in Prince George’s County
- An up-to-date physical/dental examination for your child with a current shot record
Application Process:
- Applications are available at Central Head Start Office located at 8908 Adelphi Road Adelphi, Maryland 20783.
- After receipt of the application, “Head Start Registration Day” invitation letter will be mailed to the individual meeting program eligibility guidelines as established by the federal government.
- All information needed to register eligible children will be included with the invitation.
- Head Start Registration Days will be conducted at sites located in the northern, central, and southern areas of Prince George’s County.
- Parents of children who are eligible for enrollment into Head Start will receive an acceptance or wait list letter based on available space/capacity.
For more information, please contact Laura Barbee-Matthews, Head Start Program Supervisor, at (301) 408-7930 or via email at lbarbee@pgcps.org.