Head Start

Early Head Start Application Procedure for Families

TVCCA Head Start uses a referral/application process to recruit and enroll 3 and 4 year old children for all of our New London County programs. We also have a small Infant-Toddler program in the Norwich area for parents who are able to attend with their child. Once the initial referral contact is complete we will call you to schedule an application appointment. You will be asked to bring the following:

• Your child’s Birth Certificate
• Social Security cards for everyone living in the household
• Four weeks of consecutive pay verification
• Legal Guardianship, if it applies
• Copy of your child’s last physical, including dates for TB and lead tests.

During this appointment we will discuss options that will best meet the needs of the families. For preschool non-working parents, we offer both morning or afternoon classrooms, held on a school year schedule. The Home Based programs include two socialization classes a week at a center and one weekly home visit. For working or parents going to school, we offer a full day, full year classroom program. Our Early Head Start program offers the Home Based option and families attend three socialization classes a month at a center and a weekly home visit.

Fees & Tuition

• Single session and Home Based programs are offered at no fees
• Extended day classrooms are based on a sliding based fee documented by income

Forms

Download a referral form to fill out and take with you when you come in for your appointment.

TVCCA Head Start Referral Card

The form is a PDF, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to access it. If you do not have this free software, you may download from the Adobe website here.

To make a referral or for more information please call 860-425-6515.