The Hall County Head Start program will begin accepting applications for the 2009-10 school year on March 2.

Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that serve children up to age 5, as well as pregnant women and their families.

To apply for Head Start, parents must provide their child’s original birth certificate and proof of income for their household. Pre-kindergarten lottery sign up will begin March 2 and end March 31.

For more information call the South Hall McEver office at 770-718-1516 or the Butler Center, at 770-536-1816.