NOW ENROLLING IN YOUR AREA!
(Serving Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha Counties)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
1-800-277-8418 OR 507-732-8553
Melanie Schmidt
Special Needs Project Support Coordinator

Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development that serves children 3 & 4 years of age and their families. Head Start establishes relationships that promote growth and development in young children and encourages the self-sufficiency of families. The program is family centered and designed to foster parent's role as the principle influence on their child's development and to assist families in developing and achieving self-reliance. Head Start's approach to service includes: Health, Nutrition, Education, Parent Involvement, Social Services, Mental Health and Disabilities.

Options:
Three Rivers Community Action Head Start offers the following program options:

• Center base option: The center base option provides a minimum of 128 socialization days, two home visits and two conferences each year from September through May. The center base program meets four days per week 3.5 hours per day. Lunch and either breakfast or a snack are provided. The center base option is licensed under Minnesota Rule #3. This option is offered at all of our sites, Northfield, Faribault, Zumbrota, Red Wing and Wabasha.

• Full day option: The full day option is for children 3, and 4 years old in Northfield and operates 4 days per week, 128 days. The program operates from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Breakfast, Lunch and Snack are provided. The program is licensed under Minnesota Rule #3. Parents must be employed, attending school or a combination of both to enroll in this program. This option is offered at our Northfield site.

Transportation may be provided for your child, depending on where you live or your childcare is located.

Eligibility/Guidelines: We encourage all interested families to apply. The program is designed for families with low incomes. Ninety (90) percent of enrolled families must have incomes at or below the Federal Income Guidelines:

English
Spanish

Funding Sources: US Department of Health and Human Services and MN Department of Education

How do I apply for Head Start?

ENGLISH APPLICATION
SPANISH APPLICATION

• Fill out the application and mail to:
  Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
  1414 North Star Drive
  Zumbrota, MN 55992

• Contact your local Three Rivers Community Action Office/Head Start Classroom:

  Zumbrota
  1414 North Star Drive
  Zumbrota, MN 55992
  507-732-7391
  800-277-8418

  Faribault
  201 South Lyndale
  Faribault, MN 55021
  507-333-6450
  866-644-4510

  Wabasha
  611 Broadway Avenue #120
  Wabasha, MN 55981
  507-732-7391
  800-277-8418

  Red Wing
  269 East 5th Street
  Red Wing, MN 55066
  651-385-8000

  Northfield
  1651 Jefferson Parkway
  Northfield, MN 55057
  507-664-3780

When submitting your application be sure to include documentation of your income. We consider gross income from the twelve months immediately preceding the month in which the application is made, or the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which the application is made.

Income documentation may include, but is not limited to:

1. Federal income tax form
2. W-2 form
3. Unemployment compensation
4. Child Support / Alimony
5. MFIP or other public assistance
6. SSI
7. Pay stubs