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Head Start
Gila River Indian Community Head Start / Early Head Start
Gila River Indian Community Department of Education
Sacaton
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Operating since 1965, this tribal Head Start program serves Gila River Indian Community children birth to five with education, health and family engagement services.
- Free
- 0–2 years (baby & toddler)
- 3–5 years (preschool)
- Full day
- Part day
Who can join
- •Low-income families in the Gila River Indian Community
- •Children ages 3-5 for Head Start; 6 weeks-3 years for Early Head Start
- •Community residency
Documents they usually ask for
- ☐Proof of income
- ☐Child's birth certificate
- ☐Immunization record
How to apply, step by step
- 1Contact GRIC Department of Education early childhood office
- 2Complete enrollment application
- 3Child placed in Head Start or Early Head Start classroom
Questions to ask them
- •Do you have an opening for my child's age right now?
- •What are your opening and closing times?
- •What is the total weekly or monthly cost?
- •Is there a staff member who speaks Spanish every day?
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