Is Child Enrolled in a Head Start Program?

Where to Find It

This information should be retained in the Child File within the Agency.

Rules and Guidelines

• This information field is required; Only one option may be selected.
  • There are six choices for this field:
    • 01: No, the child is not enrolled in a Head Start Program.
    • 02: Yes, the child is enrolled in Head Start.
    • 03: Yes, the child is enrolled in Early Head Start.
    • 04: Yes, the child is enrolled in Migrant Head Start.
    • 05: Yes, the child is enrolled in Tribal Head Start.
    • 06: Unknown if the child is enrolled in a Head Start Program.

Error Messages and Solutions

• The 'Is Child Enrolled in a Head Start Program?' field is required and cannot be left blank (WI171) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
  • Problem: The information for the 'Is Child Enrolled in a Head Start Program?' field is not provided.
  • Solution: Enter a valid entry for the field (e.g. 2 digits from 01 through 06).
• The 'Is Child Enrolled in a Head Start Program?' field is invalid (WI172) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
  • Problem: The information for the 'Is Child Enrolled in a Head Start Program?' field is not valid.
  • Solution: Enter a valid entry for the field that matches one of the six choices above (e.g. 2 digits from 01 through 06).

Frequently Asked Questions

• I do not know if the child is enrolled in a California Department of Social Services (CDSS) program. What should I put?
  • If you do not know this information, you may select the code 06 for unknown. We still ask agencies to accurately report this field to the best of your ability whenever possible.

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