Head Start offers quality early education designed to prepare your child for school and life.
Every child deserves the best start she or he can have, no matter their circumstances. Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) has, for more than 30 years, provided the highest quality early childhood education to children who otherwise might have been left behind.
The first five years of a child’s life are absolutely essential in preparing her or him for a healthy, happy, and successful future. When children receive the quality early childhood education they deserve, not only do children fare better, but communities do, too.
Children in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Duval, and Palm Beach counties are served by LSF. For more than 30 years, we have been the leading provider of early childhood education, offering comprehensive education, family services, disability assistance, and health and nutritional services to all eligible children and families.
Families must meet current Federal Poverty Guidelines in order to qualify for Head Start/Early Head Start. Foster children who are age eligible may qualify regardless of their family’s income.
The following guideline figures represent annual income.
| Persons in family/household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,140 |
| 2 | 16,460 |
| 3 | 20,780 |
| 4 | 25,100 |
| 5 | 29,420 |
| 6 | 33,740 |
| 7 | 38,060 |
| 8 | 42,380 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,320 for each additional person.
Parents must provide the following documents when applying:
* Though not required at time of application, the child’s up-to-date physical exam and shot record must be on file prior to placement at a chosen center or family child care home.
Drop off the application at the main LSF Head Start office in your county:
Address: 3027 San Diego Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Phone: 904-423-8637
Address: 3635 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-676-9486 or visit the office at
Address: 2210 Tall Pines Drive, Largo, FL 33771
Phone: 727-547-5979
Address: 3230 Commerce Place, Suite A, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone: 561-233-1600
Address: 301 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone: 561-996-1718
Lutheran Services Florida