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If you live in Pinellas County, have a child who is between ages zero (unborn) to Florida’s mandatory school age, and your family meets the following federal government eligibility guidelines, contact Family Services at (727) 547-5971 for application information, or to arrange for a home visit. Walk-ins are welcome, but a preceding phone call could assist with time management.

Family Size of 1 = Foster Child, Family Size of 2 = Single Parent and 1 Child, etc.

Family Size Yearly Monthly Bi-Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly
1
9,800
816
408
377
188
2
13,200
1,100
550
508
254
3
16,600
1,383
692
638
319

For Each Additional Family Member Add:

Yearly $3,400.00
Monthly $283.00
Bi-Monthly $142.00
Bi-Weekly $131.00
Weekly $65.00

PCHS/EHS accepts applications throughout the year, children are accepted as long as there are vacancies in the program, up until April 1st of each school year. A waiting list is maintained to assure that families are served in a timely manner.

Establishing Eligibility

A family must complete an application to begin the eligibility process. Additionally, the family must have acceptable documented proof of:

  • The Enrolling Child’s Date of Birth
  • Proof of the Family’s Income
  • Proof of Temporary Assistance for Need Family (TANF) Participation

To Complete Enrollement

A family also supplies the following:

  • Current Blue Shot Card (required)
  • Emergency Contact Names and Information for 3 Additional People (required)
  • The Enrolling Child's Doctor and Dentist contact information

Priority consideration will be given to current and former HS/EHS parents and to low-income family members who meet the qualification guidelines for employment opportunities.