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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.

Apply Now

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:

  • Prenatal to Age 3 Programs

    •  Home Visiting

    • Infant/Toddler Care (Monday-Thursday, full day)

  • Preschool (Monday-Thursday, full and half-day options)

    • Head Start

    • Great Start Readiness Program

    • 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:

  • 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.

  • Public Assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP)- Families that receive TANF (cash benefits), Supplemental Security Income, or food assistance (SNAP) are eligible and must provide documentation.

  • Foster/Kinship Care- Children in foster care, awaiting placement, or in the care of family members (guardianship) are eligible.

  • Homelessness- Children who are experiencing homelessness or living temporarily with another due to hardships are eligible.

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • Public Assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP)- Families that receive TANF (cash benefits), Supplemental Security Income, or food assistance (SNAP) are eligible and must provide documentation.

  • Foster/Kinship Care- Children in foster care, awaiting placement, or in the care of family members (guardianship) are eligible.

  • Homelessness- Children who are experiencing homelessness or living temporarily with another due to hardships are eligible.

  • Diagnosed Disability- Individual Education Plan (IEP) states child would benefit from an inclusive preschool environment.

  • 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.

2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines

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:

  1. Download the packet for the area you are registering in: Baraga County or Houghton County

  2.  Complete ALL fillable fields- if it does not apply, please put NONE in that field

  3.  Once all fields have been completed,

    • go to the Tools bar

    • 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.

 

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