San Francisco Head Start / Early Head Start

About This Program

San Francisco Human Services Agency and First 5 San Francisco fund Head Start, Early Head Start, and subsidized child care programs. SF also has Kindergarten Readiness programs and universal pre-K initiatives. Head Start provides free comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family services to low-income families.

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
• 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