Welcome to West River Head Start! Our desire is to assist you and your family to become involved with the education of your child at a very early age. You are your child's first teacher and will continue to be their primary teacher and role model throughout their lives.
"West River Head Start is dedicated to the empowerment of children, families, and staff through community partnerships in order to provide exceptional services in a holistic environment. One child and family at a time."
West River Head Start has 6 center-based sites: 5 classrooms in Mandan and one classroom each in Hebron, Hazen, Beulah, Carson, and New Salem.
Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2011
Children are eligible to participate in Head Start if they are from families with incomes below the federal poverty level or if their families are eligible for public assistance (TANF or SSI). The 2011 Family Income Guidelines must be used to determine eligibility for Head Start for families who are eligible because they have low incomes.
2011 Head Start Income Guidelines for 48 Contiguous States and DC
# of People in Family
100% Povery Guidelines
2
$ 14,710
3
$ 18,530
4
$ 22,350
5
$ 26,170
6
$ 29,990
7
$ 33,810
8
$ 37,630
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,820 for each additional person. Income verification is required when submitting an application. Acceptable documentation includes: tax return, pay stubs, TANF, SSI, foster child. Updated January 26, 2011. http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/11poverty.shtml
Application for Head Start (document) File Size: 572.64 kb This application includes the "Homeless Verification" and "Eligibility Document for Families with Zero Income". These documents only need to be completed if they apply to the situation. Otherwise submit proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, SSI, TANF). Revised 1/24/2012
2011-2012 Parent Handbook (document) File Size: 2117.45 kb This handbook is full of information for parents.
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