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Kids in Head Start Program with Smokey Bear - photo courtesy Joan Holstrom

Head Start Preschool Programs Accepting Applications

MOUNTAIN AREA — The North Fork and Oakhurst Head Start preschool programs are now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year.

Head Start provides a free, high quality preschool program for income-eligible children and families. School will begin on Aug. 17, so call now to schedule an appointment to apply.

For the 2016-17 program year, your child must turn three years old by Sept. 1.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Oakhurst Head Start at (559) 658-8171 or Mountain Head Start in North Fork at (559) 877-2352.

You will need to provide the following documents: your child’s birth certificate, immunization records (must be up-to-date), Medi-Cal or other insurance card, and family income verification for twelve months (tax return, W-2’s, Passport to Services, Social Security, TANF, etc.). Income eligibility is based on the 2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

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