What is Head Start?
Douglas County Head Start is a comprehensive pre-school program serving low-income families. Children receive education services to increase their school readiness. Parents are assisted in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency. Head Start works with the entire family and offers all family members opportunities to develop to their full potential. We provide a positive, respectful environment for growth and awareness for both parents and children.
Josephine County residents may find information about Head Start at www.socfc.org or by calling (541)734-5150.
What does Head Start cost?
Head Start costs nothing. All of our services are provided free of charge to eligible families.
Is my child eligible for Head Start?
Head Start serves 3 and 4-year-old children from families who are low-income or receive public assistance or have special needs such as a mental, physical, or learning disability. For complete information on eligibility requirements call (541)673-6306.
How do I apply?
We accept applications for enrollment throughout the year. Families are assigned a priority rating based on income and need and those with the highest priority will be accepted into the program first. There are several ways to apply for our program:
- Print an application from this website and bring it in or mail it to the address on the application,
- Pick up an application from one of our many Head Start classrooms throughout Douglas County, - or -
- Call our main Head Start office at (541)673-6306 or (800)320-6306 and we will mail an application to you.