How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the UCLA Early Head Start Program.
Eligibility Criteria for our Free Home Visitation Program
Age
- Children from birth to 3 years of age
- Pregnant Women
Services Area
Families must live in one of the following cities: Arleta, Pacoima, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City, San Fernando, Sylmar or Van Nuys.
Head Start Locator
The Head Start locator is for families that live outside our service area and would like to learn more about other Head Start locations.
Income
Families are eligible for services if their income fall within the income guidelines. Complete the pre-screener below to find out if you qualify.
2024 Poverty Guidelines for 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia
| Person in Family/Household | Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14,580 |
| 2 | 19,720 |
| 3 | 24,860 |
| 4 | 30,000 |
| 5 | 35,140 |
| 6 | 40,280 |
| 7 | 45,420 |
| 8 | 50,560 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add 5,380 for each additional person.
Source: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines.
- Children in foster care
- Children who are homeless
- Families receiving public assistance-Temporary Assistance to Needy Families(TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) or Supplemental Social Security(SSI)