Jun 30, 2024 · Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services centered around early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Head Start staff actively engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes.

Aug 16, 2024 · Explore the Head Start website to find resources for getting young children and their families ready for school and life. Visit HeadStart.gov

Jul 31, 2020 · Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.

Jan 22, 2025 · OHS manages grant funding and oversees local agencies providing Head Start services. Head Start programs promote school readiness of children under 5 from families with low income through education, health, social and other services.

Jun 30, 2024 · Head Start programs promote the school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Programs provide services in a variety of settings including centers, family child care, and children’s own home.

Feb 10, 2020 · Use the Head Start Locator to find a Head Start program near you. If you need more help, call (toll-free) 866-763-6481, Monday—Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or use the Contact Us form. Your local Head Start program can help you understand the requirements for enrolling your child.

Dec 12, 2007 · The Head Start Program Performance Standards are the foundation of Head Start’s mission to deliver comprehensive, high-quality individualized services to support the school readiness of children from families with low income.

Oct 8, 2024 · The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently selected the 2024-2025 fellows for the National Head Start Fellowship Program (NHSFP).

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.

Head Start programs serve more than 1 million children and their families each year in urban, suburban, and rural areas in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, including American Indian and Alaska Native and Migrant and Seasonal communities.