CACOST Head Start 0-5 Program

What does the program do? 
Provide comprehensive child development services to children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families.  We are a child-focused and family-centered program, and have an overall goal of increasing the social competence of young children in low-income families. 

Who benefits from the program? 
Children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families

What areas/counties are covered by this program? 
Aransas, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg and San Patricio Counties

When does a person qualify for the program?
Eligibility for participation in Head Start is based on the poverty guidelines updated annually in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

How does an individual enroll in the program?
Applying for Head Start services is a simple process.  Contact the CACOST Head Start 0-5 Program in your community.  An application for admission is completed and submitted to the Enrollment Coordinator.  Copies of birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, medical insurance, proof of benefits and proof of income should be submitted with your application.

Additional information about the program: 
Services in the areas of child health and developmental services, education and early childhood development, child health and safety, child nutrition, child mental health, family partnerships, community partnerships, and services for children with disabilities. 

Contact information:
Administrator:   Nori B. Colecio, Director of Child Development
Administrator’s phone number:   361-664-0145 ext. 225
Main number to call (used by clients):  361-664-0145
Address:   204 E. 1st Street, Alice, Texas 78332  
Mailing Address:  P. O. Drawer 1820 Alice, Texas 78333
Fax:  361-664-8982
Hours of operation:  Office – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Satellite Offices: 

• Alice Resource Office
  (Serving Alice, Ben Bolt & Orange Grove)   
  416 E. Main Street, Alice, Texas 78332
  Telephone:  361-396-0025
• Falfurrias Resource Office
  (Serving Falfurrias & Premont)
  120 E. Rice Street, Falfurrias, Texas 78355
  Telephone:  361-325-9737
• Kingsville Resource Office
  (Serving Kingsville)
  1020 S. 14th Street, Suite 1022 B, Kingsville, Texas 78363          
  Telephone:  361-592-0125
• Sinton Resource Office
  (Serving Sinton, Odem, Mathis, Taft, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Ingleside, Gregory, Portland)
  1133 E. Sinton Street, Sinton, Texas 78387
  Telephone:  361-364-0505
• Benavides Head Start
  (Serving Benavides, Freer, Hebbronville & San Diego)
  319 W. Main Street, Benavides, Texas 78341