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The new Head Start Hurricane Katrina facility at Belle Chasse Primary School is well underway.  The project is funded by Federal Head Start funds.  The photos show the foundation in June, the walls going up in July, and the roof going on in August.  Head Start is very excited about the new building which will have 4 large classrooms, a gross motor activity room, a cafeteria, and a state of the art playground.  We hope to move in during the Thanksgiving break.

Janel Mumme, Head Start Director

February 2010:

Head Start Building	Dedication Plaque	Students	Head Start Playground

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If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the Head Start program, please call Janel Mumme at (504) 595-6392.

All applications and paperwork must go through the Head Start Office.  Head Start Guidelines require Head Start Management Staff to verify income and sign off on consent forms.  Call Vera Manuel for an appointment at (504) 595-6391.  Please do not take paperwork to schools as Head Start cannot accept partial or incomplete packets.  The Head Start Application packet is not the same as the Preschool or Elementary School packet.

To be eligible for 3-year old programs, children must be 3 prior to September 30, 2010.

To be eligible for 4-year old programs, children must be 4 prior to September 30, 2010.

Head Start selection procedures are based on Federal Poverty Guidelines.  If you are above income and your child does not have a handicap or have English as a second language, it is highly unlikely that your child will be eligible for Head Start.

2009-2010 Poverty Guidelines
Persons in Household	Income	130% Level
1	$10,830	$14,079
2	$14,570	$18,941
3	$18,310	$23,803
4	$22,050	$28,665
5	$25,790	$33,527
6	$29,530	$38,389
7	$33,270	$43,251
8	$37,010	$48,113