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Head Start, Early Head Start now accepting applications
Starting today, March 2, the Head Start/Early Head Start Program will begin to actively accept applications for school year 2020-2021.
Head Start/Early Head Start is a federally-funded pre-school and infant/toddler program that provides comprehensive services to eligible children and families. The center-based program includes developmentally appropriate learning, family engagement, nutritious meals, health services and support for children with special needs.
Head Start serves pre-school children ages 3-4 years old on Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers age 6 weeks-36 months on Saipan.
To be considered for an enrollment slot at the opening of the 2020-2021 school year, the initial application period will end on June 19, 2020. Age eligible children on the current school year 2019-2020 waitlist will need to submit an updated application for the new school year. The school (eligible) age cutoff date is Sept. 30, 2020; children who will be 5 years old on or before that date shall register for Kindergarten.
Recruitment outreach
The Head Start Program will be conducting recruitment outreach on Saipan at the Nutrition Assistance Program office in As Lito during the March NAP issuance from 7:30am to 10am.
For information about the application and eligibility process or recruitment outreach opportunities call 323-7446/664-3761 or email hsehs@cnmipss.org. (PR)
