Eligibility for enrollment into Head Start Programs is based on these guidelines
2007 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
| # in family | maximum $ per year |
| 1 | 10,210 |
| 2 | 13,690 |
| 3 | 17,170 |
| 4 | 20,650 |
| 5 | 24,130 |
| 6 | 27,610 |
| 7 | 31,090 |
These are the guidelines that Head Start must use. Other agencies may mark up a percentage. Head Start goes by 100% of the guidelines.
