Important Information About the 2024-25 School Year Application

We accept applications for the current school year through April. We place students based on need as spots become available. Families that meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for our programs at any time during the current school year.

You will note two different application options; Previous Family and New Family. If you have ever applied for the Head Start Program in Santa Rosa County, please use the Previous Family Application. If you have NEVER applied for the Head Start Program in Santa Rosa County, please use the New Family Application.

This application is for Head Start and Early Head Start ONLY. If you are wanting information on the District's VPK placement, please visit the VPK site.

Families Previously Applied

This application is ONLY for families that have applied for Head Start and/or Early Head Start in the past. If you have applied at any time in the past, please use this application. There is only one step to be completed in this application.

Previous Family Application (click here)

First Time Applicant

This application is ONLY for families that have NEVER applied for Santa Rosa County Head Start and/or Early Head Start in the past. If you have NEVER applied at any time in the past, please use this application. There are two steps. Once you complete the first step, please return to this page and complete the second step. Your application will not be complete until both steps are completed.

Step One: First Time Applicant

Step Two: First Time Applicant