Who qualifies? 

• Low-income families with income levels 130% or below Federal Poverty Level 

  Early Head Start: 

  • Children ages 3 years old or below OR prenatal mothers 

  Head Start: 

  • Children ages 3 to 5 years old. Needs to turn 3 years old by July 31st and not eligible for kindergarten.  

 What to provide 

• Basic contact information (phone number, email address) 

• Completed application form 

• Provide of one of the following documents: 

• Proof of income for the last 12 months (pay stubs, tax return) 

• SNAP, TANF 

• Foster parent status confirmation  

• Copy of child’s birth certificate 

• Child’s current immunization records 

• Child’s current physical examination form (Form 14) 

• Child’s Tuberculosis (TB) clearance form (within past 12 months for child at least age of one years old) 

• Verification of 30 or more hours per week of the following activities: employment, job training, or school (IF ENROLLING FOR EXTENDED DAY CLASSES) 

• Pregnancy verification form (FOR PRENATAL SERVICES ONLY) 

Application process 

• If clients have already applied in the past or would like to get assistance in applying, call (808) 842-5996  

• To apply via mail, clients must request an application form from the nearest PACT office (KPT) 

• Fill out parent/guardian/prenatal mom basic contact information 

• Enter family information (number of parents/guardians, relationship to child/applicant, primary language, number of family members, any benefits received, etc.) 

• Enter secondary adult information (if applicable) 

• Enter child/applicant information 

• Sign and date application  

• Either email application to hs-ehs@pacthawaii.org OR drop off/mail application form with copies of the required documents to the following address: 

• 1300 Halona Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 

• Receive an email/call after submitting application  

• Expect to receive a call from a PACT representative within 7-10 business days for an interview and request of required documents 

• To apply online, clients must go to https://pacthawaii.org/our-work/early-headstart-programs/early-childhood-education/ :  

• Scroll down until they reach “APPLY ONLINE TODAY” and click to start the application. 

• Enter the parent/guardian basic contact information 

• Enter family information (number of parents/guardians, relationship to child/applicant, primary language, number of family members, any benefits received, etc.) 

• Enter child/applicant information 

• Choose either Early Head Start OR Head Start 

• Choose a 1st location preference and a 2nd location preference based on availability. 

• Enter any sibling/non-applicant information if there are any related to the applicant. 

• Check off verification box and click “Save and Continue” to submit application. 

• Right after submitting application, upload required documents on the following page 

• Receive an email after submitting application  

• Expect to receive a call from a PACT representative within 7-10 business days for an intake and request of required documents