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Head Start, Early Head Start and more

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(313) 388-9799
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ABOUT

REQUIREMENTS

LOCATIONS

FAQ

RESOURCES

ABOUT Early Learning & Development Programs

BENEFITS

  • Safe, nurturing environments
  • Healthy meals
  • Mental Health and Disability services
  • Free or low-cost Health Services
      • Educational home-visits
    • Parent Engagement
      • Family success coaching and supports

Early Head Start

Services for expecting mothers and children up to 3 years old (0-36 months)

Full-day classes & home visiting options

Classes are offered Monday to Friday from September to June

Apply

Head Start

Services for families with children from ages 3-5

Full-day and part-day classes

Classes are offered Monday to Friday from September to June

Apply

Great Start
Readiness Program

Child must be 4 years old by September 1 of the school year they’re enrolling

Full-day classes & home visiting options

Classes are offered Monday to Friday from September to June

Apply

Head Start & GSRP Documents

REQUIREMENTS

  • Family income must be at or below the federal poverty level
  • Families receiving public assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP)
  • Homeless children and children in foster care
  • May enroll a limited number of children from families with income above the poverty guidelines
  • GSRP accepts income up to 400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Required Documents

  • Proof of income (pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns, benefits letter)
  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Parent/Guardian Identification
  • Immunization and Physical

CURRENT HEAD START LOCATIONS

ACCESS

2651 Saullino Ct, Dearborn, MI

313-202-0552

Art SPACE

13615 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI

313-479-4366

Dearborn South

2623 Salina St, Dearborn, MI

313-202-0552

Dearborn Heights

4671 Parker, Dearborn Heights, MI

313-998-0648

Detroit (COTS)

16630 Wyoming Ave, Detroit, MI

947-426-0936

Detroit (DAAS)

2985 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI

313-259-1744

Garden City

1751 Radcliff St, Garden City, MI

734-767-5591

Hamtramck

12031 Mitchell, Hamtramck, MI

313-880-2472

Harper Woods

19258 Kelly, Harper Woods, MI

313-479-4368

Highland Park

138 Cortland St, Highland Park, MI

313-634-5560

Taylor

6451 Jackson St, Taylor, MI

Sunnyside School

24820 Merriman Rd, New Boston, MI

734-991-3789

Westland - Jefferson Barnes

32150 Dorsey, Westland, MI

313-202-0296

Redford

18255 Kinloch St, Redford Charter Township, MI

Ferry Elementary

748 Roslyn Rd, Gross Pointe Woods, MI

313-634-5499

MacGowan Elementary

18255 Kinloch St, Redford Charter Twp, MI

313-463-7059

Hoover School

27101 Beverly Rd, Taylor, MI

CURRENT GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Grosse Pointe Woods

2651 Saullino Ct, Dearborn, MI

313-463-5449

New Boston

2651 Saullino Ct, Dearborn, MI

313-324-0427

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Detroit Tax Relief Fund was created by the Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund to eliminate remaining delinquent property taxes for Detroit homeowners who have been approved for Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program and the Pay As You Stay (PAYS) program.

If you are a Detroit homeowner struggling with your property taxes, you may be eligible. Please call 313-244-0274 to learn more.

Interested residents should call 313-244-0274 to confirm eligibility.

The Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program is a City of Detroit program that helps low-income homeowners eliminate or lower their CURRENT year property taxes. The Pay As You Stay (PAYS) program is administered by the Wayne County Treasurer’s office and reduces back taxes owed by homeowners who have been granted a HOPE. You must be granted a HOPE in order to be eligible for PAYS.

PAYS is available only to homeowners who have been granted an HOPE. To get help applying for the HOPE program call 313-244-0274 to be connected to organizations that can help you apply.

Yes. You need to submit a HOPE application annually to remain exempt.

A Wayne Metro representative or HOPE Counseling Network partner will reach out to help actively guide you through the full application process!

OTHER RESOURCES

After School & Summer

Accelerate to Great

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Food Support

Distribution & Education

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Adult Education

Family Literacy Program

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All Programs
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites /default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email:  program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH011175 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

Head Start & Early Head Start

Wayne Metro Early Childhood programs support the well-being and development of children from birth to age five by focusing on education, nutrition, medical and health care, parent involvement, and family support services.  We work in partnership with families to build family well-being and ensure chlldren’s success in school.

Apply for the New Boston (Sunnyside) site
or Grosse Pointe Woods site
Apply here for Other sites

Now Hiring

Wayne Metro is currently hiring Early Childhood Education Professionals for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Competitive wages, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, paid leave days and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more!


To apply, check out our career page here.

Head Start / Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Services for families with children ages of 3 and 5. Full-day and part-day classes are available for this program. Classes are offered Monday to Thursday from September to June.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start offers services to expecting mothers and children up to 3 years old (0-36 months). Full day classes and home visiting options are available for this program. Classes are offered Monday to Thursday year-round.

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www.resa.net
www.greatstartwayne.org

Program Offers:

  • Safe, nurturing environments
  • Healthy meals
  • Mental Health and Disability services
  • Free or low-cost Health Services
  • Educational home-visits
  • Parent Engagement
  • Family success coaching and supports
Head Start
Return to School 2020-21

Complete the interest form under your desired location and a Family Advocate will reach out to you within 3 business days to schedule an appointment.

HEAD START

ACCESS
2651 Saulino Ct.
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 297‐4269

Redford Head Start
McGowan Elementary 18255 Kinloch St, Redford Charter Twp, MI 48240
(313) 463-7059

Dearborn Art Space
13615 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48126
(313) 202-0325

Dearborn South
2623 Salina,
Dearborn MI 48126
(313) 552-6237

Highland Park Head Start at Cortland Elementary
138 Cortland St.
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 202-0280

Hamtramck Head Start at Wayne Metro Early Childhood Center
12031 Mitchell
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 202-0255

Harper Woods Head Start
19258 Kelly
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 202-0324

Schoolcraft-Radcliff
1751 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(313) 634-5499

Wayne Metro Community Acton Agency-Dearborn Heights
4671 Parker
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1632

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency-Westland
32150 Dorsey,
Westland MI 48186
(313) 634-5459

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency-Taylor
6451 Jackson St., Taylor MI 48180
(313) 463-7039

EARLY HEAD START

Beck Center
McGowan Elementary 18255 Kinloch St, Redford Charter Twp, MI 48240
(313) 463-7059

Dearborn Art Space
13615 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 202-0325

Dearborn South
2623 Salina Street
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 324-0458

Hamtramck Head Start at Wayne Metro Early Childhood Center
12031 Mitchell
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 202-0554

Highland Park Head Start at Cortland Elementary
138 Cortland St.
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 202-0280

Schoolcraft-Radcliff
1751 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(313) 634-5499

Wayne Metro Community Acton Agency-Dearborn Heights
4671 Parker
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 463-7017

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency-Westland
(313) 634-5459

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency-Taylor
(313) 463-7039

GSRP - GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM

Grosse Pointe Woods 
748 Rosyln Rd., Grosse
Point Woods, MI 48236
(313)463-5449

Sunnyside
24820 Merriman Rd,
New Boston MI 48164
(313) 324-0427

Please contact the Wayne Metro Connect Center for more information!

Apply Online Today

Useful Resources

Family Handbook, Resource Guide, & Program Calendar

2021-2022
2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap Preview

COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan

Michigan's 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap
Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 
 
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) (http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html) online, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866- 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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