Adams County Head Start
Headstart Program
Provides education, nutrition, health (including mental and dental health), parent involvement, and social services. NOTE: Opportunities will be provided to children and their families to build self-esteem, enhance strengths, stimulate creativity, and promote self-sufficiency.
705 Old Harrisburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Adams County
Families must have incomes below the federal poverty guidelines for Head Start
Children must be 3 or 4 before September 1st; or turn 3 years of age at time of enrollment (children who turn 5 before September 1st are not eligible)
Includes those with Special Needs and foster children
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 337-1337
  • (717) 337-1741 - Fax
Email Address: info@achsaccess.org
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Documentation required to process the application:
Copy of child’s birth certificate or other proof of age,
Proof of income (at least 2 pay stubs, W2 form, tax form 1040, TANF, SSI, child support/alimony, signed and dated statement from employer, and/or social security). If family receives SNAP benefits, they can use proof of that to determine eligibility.
Geographical Area: Adams
Helpful Tips: Locations in: Biglerville, East Berlin, Gettysburg, Littlestown, McSherrystown, New Oxford, Orrtanna and York Springs. Main office in Gettysburg.
Facility/ADA Access: Information not available
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Adams County Head Start
Headstart Program
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