Head Start | Step Forward

1801 Superior Ave., Ste. 400, Cleveland, OH 44114

Eligibility

Open to children ages 0-5 in Cuyahoga County with family incomes up to 100% of federal poverty level. In addition all children in foster care in the County and all children of Ohio Works First parents are eligible, and 10% of slots are reserved for special needs children, and 10% for those over income (up to 200% of poverty).

Required documents

Birth certificate Proof of Income Proof of Residence Filled out medical and dental forms.

Hours

Hotline M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. A message can be left on the weekend or after hours.

(216) 589-9922

Voice - voice | Head Start Program Number

(216) 357-2621

Voice - voice | Central Information & Intake

(216) 696-9077

Voice - voice | Main Administrative number

(216) 480-4327

Voice - voice | HEAP Information Line 216-480-HEAP

(216) 696-0770

Fax

https://www.stepforwardtoday.org

Application process

Call Hotline M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm. Staff will suggest convenient and appropriate (e.g. for disabled access) sites, and will send client information about Head Start as well as medical and dental forms. The parent then calls the site to find out slot availability, and makes an appointment with a Family Service Worker at the site. Applications are accepted at any time of year if there is a slot available.

Fees

Free to income eligible families.

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Administers area Head Start program, and directly operates some sites. The program works to develop social competence and school readiness in children ages 3-5, and to empower their parents/caregivers to assist them. Provides a comprehensive array of services including nutrition and special education. Refers applicants to the most convenient and appropriate sites.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Early Head Start

Providing organization

Step Forward

Assists low-income County residents to improve their situations through job readiness, training and placement, rent and utility assistance, various social services, Head Start programs, and information/referral.