Eligible Head Start organizations must submit a plan to the department for approval on a form and in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. The plan must include:
- (1) the estimated number of low-income children and families the program will be able to serve;
- (2) a description of the program design and service delivery area which meets the needs of and encourages access by low-income working families;
- (3) a program design that ensures fair and equitable access to Head Start services for all populations and parts of the service area;
- (4) a plan for coordinating services to maximize assistance for child care costs available to families under chapter 119B; and
- (5) identification of regular Head Start, early Head Start, and innovative services based upon demonstrated needs to be provided.