The Hidalgo County Head Start Program is a comprehensive child development which serves children three (3) to five (5) years of age and their families. Hidalgo County Head Start serves the entire County of Hidalgo. Some of the services Head Start children receive include; educational, nutritional, dental, mental health, health, social, transition and special services. One of the criteria for receiving Head Start services is that the families meet Federal Income Guidelines. These guidelines are based on poverty data and must be used to determine Head Start eligibility for economically challenged families. Copyright © 2010 The County of Hidalgo. All Rights Reserved.