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apply for enrollment

early head-start and head-start programs

Ready to apply?

If you have not applied for a program option at Growing Futures before, please do so now. If you have applied for a program option at Growing Futures before, please call us at 913-649-9714 and ask to speak to a family support advocate. 

Following submission of your application, a family support advocate will contact you to complete your application and request the following documents.

These documents are required to verify eligibility for the program and must be submitted before a participant can be considered for enrollment in the program.​​

Proof of Birth for each child applying OR

Proof of Pregnancy for pregnant women applying for the home-based program

Proof of Residence

  • Children must live in the Shawnee Mission School District to qualify for the Center-based program.

  • Children and pregnant women must reside in Johnson County, KS, to qualify for the Home-based program.

Proof of Income OR Proof of Public Benefits (SNAP/Food Stamps, SSI, or TANF)

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