Is My Child Eligible?
Income guidelines are used as a starting point to review each application on a case-by-case basis. However, many children qualify for ECEAP due to other factors.
🔹To qualify for ECEAP, all children must be 3 or 4 years old by August 31st of the current school year. For example, to enroll in the 2025/26 school year, children must be at least 3 years old by August 31st, 2025.
Children instantly qualify if they are:
- In a foster care or kinship care setting
- Have been adopted
- Have an IEP and qualify for special education services
🔹Most children are eligible for ECEAP based on their age and family income. Families who qualify for SNAP benefits are eligible based on income.
🔹Children above the income requirement may be eligible who have multiple support needs, including:
- Factors such as homelessness, family violence, chemical dependency, foster care, or incarcerated parents.
🔹If your child turns 3 after August 31st, BUT is enrolled in a Birth to 3 program, your child will be eligible to enroll in ECEAP once they are 3 and their time in the Birth to 3 program has ended.
After eligibility is determined, children are prioritized for enrollment as space is available in their communities. If space is not available, children will be placed on a waitlist and families will be contacted as soon as space is available at any time throughout the school year.
If you are unsure as to whether or not your child will qualify for ECEAP, please reach out to us! All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There are many scenarios that make a child eligible regardless of income level!
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