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🧒 Head Start Program in New Canaan (CDP), Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut — 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for New Canaan (CDP) residents

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100% FPLFPL Threshold
📊 2026 Income Limits — New Canaan (CDP), Connecticut
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

📝 How to Apply — New Canaan (CDP), Connecticut
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 100% FPL. Family of 4 in New Canaan (CDP): $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online — Fastest
Visit eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator — available 24/7.
3
Apply by Phone — 1-866-763-6481
Call Mon–Fri business hours for New Canaan (CDP) residents.
4
Apply In-Person — Western Connecticut Planning Region Office
Visit offices near New Canaan (CDP). Walk-ins accepted.
📋 Documents Required — New Canaan (CDP)
  • Child birth certificate
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of residency
  • Immunization records
❓ FAQs — Head Start Program in New Canaan (CDP)
Who qualifies for Head Start Program in New Canaan (CDP), Connecticut?
Residents of New Canaan (CDP), Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut with income at or below 100% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-866-763-6481.
How to apply for Head Start Program in New Canaan (CDP)?
Apply online at eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator, call 1-866-763-6481, or visit Western Connecticut Planning Region office.
Is there a Head Start Program office in New Canaan (CDP)?
The nearest office is in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
🔗 Other Benefits in New Canaan (CDP), Connecticut
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🚀 Apply for Head Start Program
Apply Online — Official ↗ 📞 Call 1-866-763-6481 ← Back to Western Connecticut Planning Region
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