Pre-registration at McNairy County Head Start begins Jan. 28

SELMER, Tenn. — The Southwest Human Resource Agency Head Start program is now accepting applications for 3 and 4-year-old children to attend Head Start classes beginning in the fall of 2026.

The Head Start Program is designed for pre-school children of low-income families who are on or under the poverty guidelines. Head Start provides medical and dental services, nutritional services, family services, and educational experiences for the entire family.

Disabled children are included as an important part of the Head Start program.

Special provisions are made for children who may need special furniture, feeding utensils, equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids, etc. There are no fees for any of these Head Start services or participation in the program for the children of families who qualify.

PRE-REGISTRATION IN MCNAIRY COUNTY FOR THE MCNAIRY COUNTY HEAD START WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th, 29th, AND 30 FROM 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

PRE-REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD AT THE MCNAIRY COUNTY HEAD START LOCATED AT 701 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR IN SELMER.

Parents must provide the child’s birth certificate, immunization record from the Health Department or from the child’s physician, a copy of the child’s TennCare/Insurance card, and family income for 2025. To verify income, bring one of the following: W-2 form, Income Tax Form 1040, Pay Stubs, Written statements from employers or Families First Verification, and SNAP benefit letter.

For more information contact the McNairy County Head Start Center at 731-645-8953 or Family Advocates, Michelle Chaney at 731-608-9023 or Hannah Rickman at 731-608-9034.

Please pre-register your child on this date for us to ensure that the lowest income families will be served first.

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