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Enrollment

Thank you for your interest in our Head Start Pre-School program for your child. Our online application for the 2023-2024 school year will close Feb. 29th. Our online application for the 2024-2025 school year will open April 1st. If you have any questions please give us a call at 406-245-7233.

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What to bring to your Eligibility Interview:

  • Applying Child's Birth Certificate
  • Applying Child's Shot Record
  • Income Verification for your household (examples: 2023 tax information, W2, Paystubs, SNAP verification, TANF verification, SSI verification, Foster Placement letter)
  • Parent/Guardian Photo ID
  • Housing Documentation (Rent/Mortgage statement and a Gas and Electric Statement)
  • Any pertinent legal documents concerning the applying child (examples: parenting plans, restraining order)
  • If your child has a diagnosed disability, please bring in a copy of their IEP/IFSP
  • If your child has a health diagnosis, please bring in a copy of their medical records stating what the diagnosis is
  • If your child attends therapy (i.e. Play Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Occupational Therapy) please bring in a copy of their therapy plan
Our online application for the 2024-2025 school year will open April 1st. If you have any questions please give us a call at 406-245-7233.
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How does Head Start determine eligibility?

Head Start enrollment is based on the needs of participating families. The “Family Size Income Guidelines” shown below are established annually by the U.S. Government. At least 90% of Head Start families must have income equal to or below 130%. Before over-income families can be accepted, Head Start must offer available enrollment slots to income-eligible families. Income requirements are not as stringent for children with special needs. Children who are experiencing homelessness, are currently in foster care, or households receiving TANF or SSI are automatically eligible for Head Start.

2024 Poverty Guidelines

 

Persons in Family / HouseholdPoverty Guideline 100%130%
1$15,060.00 $19,578.00
2$20,440.00$26,572.00
3$25,820.00$33,566.00
4$31,200.00$40,560.00
5$36,580.00$47,554.00
6$41,960.00$54,548.00
7$47,340.00$61,542.00
8$52,720.00$68,536.00

 

Add $5,380 for each additional family member.

Children must turn three (3) before September 10th of the school year for which the family is applying. Five (5) year-old’s may attend Head Start if they are too young to attend kindergarten.

Children with special needs are often accepted into our program regardless of the family’s income. You can fill out the form below to reach out to our Enrollment Director.

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How does enrollment work?

Download our enrollment infographic for a step-by-step guide to the enrollment process at Head Start.
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Contact the Enrollment Coordinator

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, email us at enrollment@billingsheadstart.org or give us a call at (406) 245-7233 — menu option ‘5’.

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