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Apply for Head Start

Interested in your child attending a Save the Children Head Start program? We offer classes in 6 states. Apply now! 

Head Start is a federally funded program that provides a vital safety net for our nation's most vulnerable children and families. Save the Children has led Head Start programs since 2011, offering extensive services to children and families in: Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Northern Indiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

How to Apply for Head Start for Your Child

To apply to a Head Start program near you please fill out an application associated with one of our locations.

Arkansas

Currently funded to serve 192 Head Start & Early Head Start children and families in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, St. Francis and Woodruff Counties.

Eastern Arkansas
English
Spanish

Southeastern Arkansas
English
Spanish

Louisiana

Currently funded to serve 1,091 Head Start and Early Head Start children, families, and expectant mothers in Jefferson Davis, Evangeline, Natchitoches, DeSoto, Red River and St. Landry Parishes.

Jefferson Davis
English
Spanish

Evangeline
English
Spanish  

St. Landry Parish 
English
Spanish

Red River Parish
English
Spanish

North Carolina

Save the Children Head Start currently leads Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Cabarrus, Montgomery, Moore and Stanly Counties, funded to serve 461 children and families. 

Cabarrus County 
English
Spanish 

South Piedmont
English
Spanish

Northeastern Indiana

Save the Children Head Start currently leads Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Blackford, Jay, Randolph, and Wells Counties, currently funded to serve 98 children and families. 

English
Spanish

Oklahoma

Save the Children Head Start currently leads Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Le Flore County, funded to serve 130 children and families. 

English
Spanish

Tennessee

Save the Children Head Start currently leads Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton Counties, funded to serve 324 children and families. 

English
Spanish

Here's Where to Find Head Start Programs Near You

Arkansas Head Start

Eastern Arkansas Administration Office 
224 N Rosser Street
Forrest City, AR 72335 
(870) 494-4010 

Southeast Arkansas Administration Office 
447 West Gaines Street
Monticello, AR 71655 
(870) 224-8017 

Louisiana Head Start

Jefferson Davis, Evangeline and St. Landry Parish Administration Office  
8736 Highway 182 North  
Opelousas, LA  70570 
Phone (337) 467-7434 
 
Red River Parish Administration Office 
319 North Street 
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 
(318) 357-2213 

North Carolina Head Start

Cabarrus County Administration Office 
402 Penny Lane
Concord, North Carolina 28025 
(980) 777-1462 

South Piedmont Administration Office 
404-A N. Main Street
Troy, North Carolina 27371 
(910) 606-4042 

Northeastern Indiana Head Start 

Northeast Indiana Administration Office 
304 Blaine Pike
Portland, Indiana 47371 
(206) 726-5789 

Oklahoma Head Start

Oklahoma Administrative Office 
706 N Pocola Blvd.
Pocola, Oklahoma 74902 
(479) -357-6919 

Tennessee Head Start

Tennessee Administrative Office 
142 Nelson Street
Ripley, TN 38063
(662) 452-5098

This website is supported by Grant Numbers 06CH011960, 06CH012066, 06CH012203, 06CH011994, 06CH011962, 06CH012235, 04CH012619, 04CH012118, 06CH012067, 04CH012003, and 05CH012822 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc. or Save the Children Federation and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.