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What Is The Head Start Program?

Head Start is a federally funded child development program for children aged 3 through 5 years old. It supports families by providing:

  • Education

  • Nutritional meals

  • Social and emotional development

  • Services for children with disabilities

Who Qualifies for Head Start?

To qualify, your child must:

  • Be 3 years old by August 15

  • Meet federal income guidelines

You may also qualify if:

  • You receive SNAP

  • You are homeless

  • You are a foster parent

  • Your child has a diagnosed disability (IEP or IFSP)

Documents You’ll Need

Depending on your situation, you’ll need to upload or submit proof of income and other documents. These may include:

Income Documents:

  • Tax return (1040), W-2s, or recent pay stubs

  • SNAP or TANF statement

  • SSI documents

  • Child support payment info

  • Financial aid (college) documents

Additional Documents (if applicable):

  • IEP or IFSP (if your child has special needs)

  • Foster placement letter (if a foster child)

Apply Online

Click the one that fits your language, then print and fill out the form with your child’s and your family’s details.

Complete the Required Forms

After you fill the online application, you need to fill:

  • A Physical Form (completed by your child’s doctor)

  • A Dental Form (completed by your child’s dentist)

Fill the forms by clicking the buttons below. Have them filled out by healthcare professionals, and submit them with your application.

Physical Form
Dental Form

Get Help from a Family Advocate

If you’re unsure or need help, you can contact a Family Advocate who specialize in Head Start registrations based on your area.

Contact InfoLocationAddress
Jenae Bailey
jbailey@cmccaa.com
(931) 896-1815		Family Advocate Manager—
Quaneshia Porter
qporter@cmccaa.com
(931) 648-5796
(931) 648-5785		Lincoln Homes (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Caldwell Lane (Tue, Thu)		Lincoln Homes
20 K Summer St. Clarksville, TN
Caldwell Lane
226 Caldwell Lane Clarksville, TN
Briana Woodson
bwoodson@cmccaa.com
(931) 387-4496		Montgomery Central4011 Highway 48 Cunningham, TN
Adalgisa Sisa
asisa@cmccaa.com
(931) 552-4047		Kenwood185 E. Pine Mountain Rd. Clarksville, TN
Alexis Britt
abritt@cmccaa.com
(931) 896-1818		Lafayette / Extended Care150 Lafayette Rd. Clarksville, TN
Cassandra Bass
cbass@cmccaa.com
(931) 896-1817		Lafayette150 Lafayette Rd. Clarksville, TN
Trinity Kelso
tkelso@cmccaa.com
(931) 896-1816		Lafayette150 Lafayette Rd. Clarksville, TN
Joyce Pierce
jpierce@cmccaa.com
(931) 896-1823		Lafayette150 Lafayette Rd. Clarksville, TN

Need Extra Help?

 If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please call our Head Start Program Assistant by clicking the button below.

Call us!