Part I: Income Eligibility

September 29, 2025

This webinar is part 1 of 3 in ERSEA FAQs webinar series. To purchase the full series, click here.


Who is included in the "family" and what is "income"?

The first webinar in this series will focus on income eligibility. The Head Start program recognizes that many types of family structures exist in today’s world, but that variety further complicates the income eligibility determination process. In this webinar, we will answer all your questions about which individuals to count as “family” and what money counts as “income” for purposes of Head Start eligibility determinations.

Target Audience

  • Eligibility Managers
  • ERSEA staff
  • Executive Directors
  • Head Start Program Directors
  • Other senior staff
  • But all are welcome!

Learning Objectives

After this webinar series, you will be able to:

  • Understand the Head Start eligibility rules;
  • Identify which terms need to be defined in your organization's internal policies and procedures;
  • Know what types of documentation eligibility staff should collect and maintain to demonstrate compliance with ERSEA standards; and
  • Outline how to conduct internal monitoring to verify whether your program is in compliance with ERSEA requirements.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.80 CPE
Course opens: 
06/26/2025
Course expires: 
11/02/2025
Event starts: 
09/29/2025 - 3:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/29/2025 - 4:30pm EDT

Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip is a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups. A native of Puerto Rico, Phillip's bilingual, nationwide practice serves non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and other federal grantees. Prior to joining Feldesman, Phillip ran a practice from San Juan which spanned corporate, business, public policy, government and contract law, and included contested matters and appeals before state and federal courts. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.80 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

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  1. Answer at least 6 of the 8 polling questions during the webinar
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Eligibility Managers, ERSEA staff, Executive Directors, Head Start Program Directors, Other senior staff, but all are welcome!
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
  • Attendance Requirements: In order to be awarded the full credits, you must respond to six (6) out of eight (8) polling questions.

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Available Credit

  • 1.50 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.80 CPE
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