LSF Children and Head Start Services currently serves over 6,000 children and families in Duval, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, and Pinellas counties, making LSF the largest nonprofit Head Start Grantee in the Southeastern United States and one of the largest in the country.
HEAD START
Children ages 3- 5 years old
EARLY HEAD START
Infants and toddlers under the age of 3
LSF Head Start in Palm Beach County helps young children from low income families prepare to succeed in school thorough comprehensive child development and family support services.
Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children’s development through services that support early learning health and family well-being.
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.
| 2023 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | |
|---|---|
| PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD | POVERTY GUIDELINE |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person. | |
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
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 Palm Beach County:
Address: 3230 Commerce Place, Suite A, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone: 561-233-1600
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