Early Head Start
The Region 10 Early Head Start program is a comprehensive, federal educational program for pregnant women, teen parents, and families with infants and toddlers. In Early Head Start, families can consider a more flexible program through Home-Based Early Childhood Education.
Services provided by Region 10 include:
- Family goal-setting
- Parent leadership and learning opportunities
- Developmental screenings
- Medical, dental and mental health support for children
- Special services for children with disabilities
- Support services for the whole family
Eligibility
To qualify, the child must live in Sherman ISD and meet one or more of the following:
- You may be pregnant
- Your child must be an infant (birth) or a toddler up to the age of 34 months old
- You must be income-eligible (SNAP, SSI, TANF)
- Family is homeless
- Child is in foster care
Families should fill out an application for both Sherman ISD and Region 10 to apply.
Required Documents
You will need to bring the following documentation to register:
- Parent Photo ID
- Proof of address (Lease agreement or gas, water or electric bill)
- Proof of income for parents/guardians in the household (1040 tax return transcript showing gross income with preparer's signature)
- W-2
- Self-Employment (previous 12 months income)
- SNAP (EDG #)
- SSI documents
- Pell grants
- Child shot records
- Child birth certificate
- Child support and if you received TANF
- DFPS verification letter or other DFPS official documentation if applicable
Apply Now!
It's not too late to apply for the 2025-26 school year! To begin, families must first complete the online registration form(s). Families will also need to provide proof of eligibility to complete the application process.
Staff are available at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center to accept proof of eligibility and assist families with the registration process. Even if you do not need assistance with the online registration form(s), you will still need to bring proof of eligibility to Fred Douglass to complete your application.
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
505 E. College St.
Sherman, TX 75090
903-891-6545