Child Development Inc. (CDI), Head Start
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Polk County Head Start / Early Head Start is available in Des Moines, IA.
Polk County Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families at no cost. Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers (birth-3 years); Head Start serves children aged 3-5. Federally funded through the Office of Head Start.
Head Start is free to eligible families, covers education, health, nutrition, and family services
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-12. How we verify our data.
In Des Moines, IA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Des Moines, IA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, apply early; slots fill quickly
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Email us about this programApply directly with Child Development Inc. (CDI), Head Start using the official program link on this page or call 515-279-0808. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
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