High quality early education and care plays a crucial role in supporting children’s healthy development, learning, and school readiness, while also supporting families’ ability to work or pursue an education.
Children Birth to 5 Years and Expectant Mothers
To complete an online enrollment application for children birth to 5 years or for an expectant mother, click the “Apply Now” button below.
To complete an application in person or via phone, call 906-482-3663 ext. 4 for an appointment.
To fulfill grant requirements, children that meet federal eligibility requirements for Head Start are enrolled first. See eligibility guidelines below.
BHK is accepting applications for:
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Prenatal to Age 3 Programs
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Home Visiting
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Infant/Toddler Care (Monday-Thursday, full day)
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Preschool (Monday-Thursday, full and half-day options)
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Head Start
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Great Start Readiness Program
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Parent Pay- Children 3 or 4 years of age.
How to Qualify for BHK’s Early Head Start or Head Start Program
Expectant mothers and children birth to 5 years may qualify for free programming if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Income- Families that earn less than 130% of federal income guidelines*. Families must provide verification of income from the last 12 months or calendar year.
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Public Assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP)- Families that receive TANF (cash benefits), Supplemental Security Income, or food assistance (SNAP) are eligible and must provide documentation.
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Foster/Kinship Care- Children in foster care, awaiting placement, or in the care of family members (guardianship) are eligible.
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Homelessness- Children who are experiencing homelessness or living temporarily with another due to hardships are eligible.
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Local risk- Other factors are considered in determining program placement. Income requirements may be waived for up to 10% of enrollment for applicants that are transitioning from Early Head Start or have demonstrated risk.
How to Qualify for BHK’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
Children 4 years old on or before September 1 may qualify for free programming if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Income- Families that earn less than 300% of federal income guidelines. Families must provide verification of income from the last 12 months or calendar year.
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Public Assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP)- Families that receive TANF (cash benefits), Supplemental Security Income, or food assistance (SNAP) are eligible and must provide documentation.
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Foster/Kinship Care- Children in foster care, awaiting placement, or in the care of family members (guardianship) are eligible.
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Homelessness- Children who are experiencing homelessness or living temporarily with another due to hardships are eligible.
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Diagnosed Disability- Individual Education Plan (IEP) states child would benefit from an inclusive preschool environment.
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Local risk- Other factors are considered in determining program placement i.e., English as a Second Language (ESL), low education attainment of parent/guardian, child abuse/neglect, or environmental risk.
Persons in Family |
100% FPL |
130% FPL |
200% FPL |
250% FPL |
300% FPL |
1 |
$ 15,060 |
$ 19,578 |
$ 30,120 |
$ 37,650 |
$ 45,180 |
2 |
$ 20,440 |
$ 26,572 |
$ 40,880 |
$ 51,100 |
$ 61,320 |
3 |
$ 25,820 |
$ 33,566 |
$ 51,640 |
$ 64,550 |
$ 77,460 |
4 |
$ 31,200 |
$ 40,560 |
$ 62,400 |
$ 78,000 |
$ 93,600 |
5 |
$ 36,580 |
$ 47,554 |
$ 73,160 |
$ 91,450 |
$ 109,740 |
6 |
$ 41,960 |
$ 54,548 |
$ 83,920 |
$ 104,900 |
$ 125,880 |
7 |
$ 47,340 |
$ 61,542 |
$ 94,680 |
$ 118,350 |
$ 142,020 |
8 |
$ 52,720 |
$ 68,536 |
$ 105,440 |
$ 131,800 |
$ 158,160 |
For families with more than 8 persons, add $5,380 for each additional family member.
Out-of-School Time Programming
To complete an enrollment application for K-6 Out-of-School Time (OST) programming, download the fillable registration packet (PDF Form) in the link below, complete fully, and email to ge@bhkfirst.org. If you have any questions or want to register by phone or in person, contact Melissa at 906-487-6600 ext. 61424.
Please follow these steps to complete the registration packet:
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Download the packet for the area you are registering in: Baraga County or Houghton County
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Complete ALL fillable fields- if it does not apply, please put NONE in that field
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Once all fields have been completed,
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go to the Tools bar
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click “Fill & Sign” to sign all required areas
Once completed registrations are received,
you will be notified.
Due to licensing ratios and
staffing, your child/children may be put on a waiting list.