Published on February 26, 2014
Head Start is a child and family development program with special emphasis on a comprehensive range of services for children from infancy to 2 years (Early Head Start) and preschoolers 3 to 4 years of age (Head Start), including children with disabilities. The services include social services, mental health services, nutrition services and early childhood education to promote the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development of each child. Families receive experiences and services that help enhance their social and economic self-sufficiency and strengthen their family unity.
If you are interested in getting a “Head Start” for your child, the following Head Start and Early Head Start Centers are accepting applications.Please bring your child’s birth certificate, proof of income, immunization record and Parent/Guardian Identification to the center of your choice.
Incarnate Word Head Start/Early Head Start Louise Head Start
(Ages 6 weeks – 5 years) (Ages 3- 5 years)
8326 Apricot Street 1205 Louisiana Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118 New Orleans, La 70115
504-861-6365 504-891-2871
Family Service Workers Family Service Workers
Petrina Balser Michelle Barrow
Phyllis Carter Cossette Lainez
St. John the Baptist Head Start Leslie Early Head Start
(Ages 3- 5 years) (Ages 6 weeks – 2 years)
1920 Clio Street 2126 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70113 New Orleans, LA 70130
504-529-2557 504-522-2725
Family Service Workers Family Service Worker
Tonya Credit Phyllis Carter
Tammy Nash
Alicia Davis
St. Mary of the Angels Head Start/Early Head Start
(Ages 6 weeks – 5 years)
2225 Congress Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-227-3470
Family Service Workers
Alicia Davis
Jami’i Turner
