Head Start Program offered at Benton Franklin Head Start

1549 Georgia Avenue, Suite B, Richland, WA 99352

Eligibility

Head Start serves children from 3 to 5 years old. Head Start Preschool: Children ages 3–5 who are not yet eligible for kindergarten Families are eligible if they meet the federal poverty guidelines based on household income and family size. In addition: Families receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF, or SSI are automatically income-eligible. Families experiencing excessive housing costs or other special circumstances may still qualify even if their income is slightly above the guidelines. Programs may also serve a limited number of families who are over-income but demonstrate significant need. Head Start also prioritizes children in foster care, children experiencing homelessness, and children with disabilities.

Hours

M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm.

(509) 735-1062

Voice

https://www.bfhs.net/

Languages

Russian, Spanish

Application process

Call and request an application; slots open randomly. We take applications year-round.

Fees

None.

Service area

Benton, WA
Franklin, WA

Description

Provides school preparedness and strengthening for children in families that are below the poverty guideline and have multiple barriers. Believes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and are essential in the child's education and development. Provides the head start needed to enter kindergarten.

What's Here

Head Start Organizational Advocacy Program Development

Providing organization

Benton Franklin Head Start

Provides school preparedness and strengthening families of children below the poverty guideline with multiple barriers. Provides enriched experiences that are supportive of families, while valuing cultural and individual differences. Provides the head start your child needs to enter kindergarten ready to learn.