Enroll in
Our Program
Eligibility
At least one of the following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for Head Start:
- Family income must be at or below the federal poverty guideline
- Family is homeless
- The child is in foster care
- The child has a diagnosed disability
How to Enroll
Pregnant Moms & Children Birth-3 Years Old
Complete an online application below.
If you would like to complete an application over the phone, please call 616-453-4145.
Children Turning 4 Years Old Before Sept. 1st
Apply for the Community Waitlist below.
Children who turn 4 on or before September 1st will be placed prior to children who turn 4 between September 2nd and December 1st.
If you would like to complete an application over the phone, please call 616-447-2409 and press option 1.
Enrollment
Based on our placement criteria, a staff member will contact you to set up an appointment to complete a full enrollment with your child.
Please bring the following information with you:

- Proof of income (last year’s W-2, SSI, pay stubs)
- Proof of birth date for each child to be enrolled. Click here to get birth certificates online
- Proof of residency
- Current immunization records
- Recent physical (within one year) and dental examination report (within 6 months)
- Medicaid or insurance card
Still need some guidance?
If you need some assistance with Enrolling, or you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!