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How do I apply for Early Head Start?

Contact the Early Head Start Office (Social Services) at:

Porter Leath Children’s Center
890 North Manassas St.
Memphis, TN 38107
901-577-2500 ext. 183 or 189
www.porter-leath.org


What do I Need to Bring?
To apply for this benefit, you will need:
  • Proof of child's age
  • Proof of child's immunizations
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of household income

If you don't have regular pay stubs to prove your income, see alternatives here.

The needed documents section lists all the forms and documents you can use to prove your household's income, resources, where you live, your social security number, your citizenship or immigration status, etc.


Look Out
Not Eligible for Early Head Start?
The Child Care Aware program can help you locate other childcare services. To find the local childcare resource and referral agency, contact Child Care Aware toll free at: (800) 424-2246. Website: