The State of NC has changed the date for kindergarten age eligibility from October 16 to August 31, effective 2009. Head Start and More at Four age eligibility.

*last updated November 2007

The Office of Head Start is strongly encouraging increased collaboration between Head Start and state Pre-K across the country. The following statistics reflect NC’s commitment to this charge:

• In 2007 there are 30.6% more Head Start grantees collaborating with MAF compared to last year!
• Head Start grantees in NC are now serving an estimated 15% of the total number of MAF children in the State

For the 2007-08 and 2008-09 fiscal years, 4-year-old children of active duty military families (including the National Guard, State military forces, and Reservists) are automatically eligible for MAF, regardless of income.

Mr. Khari Garvin serves as Director for our NC Head Start State Collaboration Office. His office is housed with the Office of School Readiness in Raleigh. He can be reached at 919-431-2005 or khari.garvin@ncmail.net.

NCHSSCO website