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Merced County Head Start

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Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.

How to Apply

Find answers to your questions about the steps to enroll your child in a Head Start program.

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Locations

Find information and addresses for Head Start sites at locations throughout Merced County. 

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Referrals

Please use the referral form for any child being referred to Head Start/Early Head Start

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About Head Start Program

This website is supported by Grant Number 09CH012639-01-00 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of  Merced County Office of Education and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.


CONTACT

Crystal Bittendender 

Program Operations Specialist
(209) 381-5170  Ext. 6903