Enrollment Made Simple for Families in Detroit, MI

Start Your Child’s Journey With United Children and Family Head Start

Enrolling your child in a trusted early childhood program shouldn’t be complicated. At United Children and Family Head Start, we make the process clear, supportive, and family-friendly. Located in Detroit, MI, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

Have questions about enrollment? Call us at (313) 432-1000.

In order to begin the pre-application process, please make sure that you have the following information available:

  • Child's name
  • Child's date of birth
  • Parent or Guardian name
  • Parent or Guardian date of birth
  • Child Medicaid I.D. # or Birth Certificate #
  • Source and amount of income:
  • Pay stub or pay envelope
  • W-2
  • Unemployment
  • Social Security
  • SSI
  • Income Tax Form 1040
  • Foster care reimbursement
  • DHS grant statement

The Pre-Application form must be completely filled out. Once the form is complete please review the information for accuracy and print a copy of the form for your record prior to submission. You will not be able to save information entered on the form. Once your pre-application form is received you will be contacted by our office. Please note that completion of the pre-application form is not an official acceptance of your child in the program. Your family must meet income eligibility requirements and your child must be age eligible to enroll in the program.

Additional Requirements

1.     A complete physical examination that includes the following immunizations and screenings:

  • DTP
  • ¨ IPV “Polio”
  • ¨ MMR
  • ¨ HIB
  • ¨ HEP B
  • DTP
  • ¨ IPV “Polio”
  • ¨ MMR
  • ¨ HIB
  • ¨ HEP B
  • DTP
  • ¨ IPV “Polio”
  • ¨ MMR
  • ¨ HIB
  • ¨ HEP B
  • 2. A complete dental screening

Please print the Health Appraisal Summary and the Oral Health Record (Dental Form) to take with you to your child's doctor or dentist appointment. The Health Appraisal Summary must be signed, dated, and stamped by the Doctor. The Oral Health Record form must be signed, dated, and stamped by the Dentist.

Please feel free to contact us at (313) 432-1000 if you have any questions.