Milwaukee Head Start / Early Head Start

About This Program

Milwaukee's Social Development Commission provides Head Start and Early Head Start services to families throughout Milwaukee County. The program offers free comprehensive early education, health, dental, mental health, nutrition, and family support services. Head Start serves children 3–5; Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.

Head Start is free to eligible families — covers education, health, nutrition, and family services

Key Details

• Federally funded comprehensive early childhood program
• Eligibility: At or below 100% Federal Poverty Level; foster children and children receiving public assistance automatically qualify
• Covers education, health screenings, dental, vision, nutrition, and family support
• Early Head Start: birth to age 3 | Head Start: ages 3–5
• Free to eligible families — no cost for any services

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — apply early; slots fill quickly