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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Children from birth to age 5 from low-income families. Pregnant women are also eligible for Early Head Start. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Head Start and Early Head Start is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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