Eligibility

In order to participate in Early Head Start, families must:

  • Be at or below Federal Poverty Guidelines or have a child with a diagnosed disability
  • Have a child under age 24 months, or be expecting a child
  • Live in the designated catchment areas in Montgomery County or Prince George's County. (The catchment area in Montgomery County includes Rockville, Silver Spring (including Wheaton) and Takoma Park. In Prince George's County, the catchment area includes Adelphi, Hyattsville, Langley Park, Riverdale, Greenbelt, Bladensburg, Capital Heights and Landover.

Children may participate in Early Head Start until three years of age.