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HEAD START ANNUAL REPORT

LOCATIONS

POLICY COUNCIL

Chair: Orinta Delain-Dunedin

Vice Chair N/A

Secretary: Ana Almarez- Friendship

Treasurer: Jessica Bishop- Good Samaritan

Male Liaison: N/A

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Pinellas Head Start and Early Head Start is transforming communities throughout Pinellas County through our growing partnerships with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB), and Pinellas County School Board, among others. These partnerships allow us to make high-quality, early educational services available to children and families who otherwise would lack access to these life changing child and family support services.

Eligibility

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.

Parents must provide the following documents when applying:

1. Birth Certificate (Proof of Guardianship/Custody if applicable)
2. Proof of Residency
3. Proof of Income for the past 52 weeks or previous calendar year (i.e. pay stubs, W-2, 1040, statement from employer, etc.)
4. Documentation of child’s disability (if applicable)
5. Photo Identification of Parent

Applications will be accepted daily at the Head Start Administrative office listed below.

Become a Child Care Partner

JOIN THE LSF PINELLAS HEAD START FAMILY!

If you are a center-based provider or family child care home provider or want to become
one, partner with us to educate our Pinellas children and get them ready for school.

Contact Info:  

For more information on the LSF Head Start Program, call 727-547-5979 or visit the Administrative office at

2210 Tall Pines Drive, Largo, FL 33771

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START BENEFITS:

• Education: Early childhood education, including an evidence-based curriculum, which is aligned with the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Health and Mental Health: We support your child’s overall wellness with services including but not limited to: health records monitoring; speech, language and behavioral assessments; lead and hearing screenings; and daily health checks.
• Family Engagement: We believe that parents are their children’s first teacher! Our family engagement activities offer parents leadership opportunities, education and training, and support in setting and accomplishing both individual and family goals.