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.

This fact sheet from the Office of Head Start provides a brief overview of the nation’s Head Start program, its including mission, goals, administrative structure, and history. It also provides a description of services and enrollment numbers for the 2022-2023 program year.

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.

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.

Jun 30, 2024 · A searchable database, Agency Service Profile, offers information on reported demographics, services, and federal monitoring of funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The annual Program Information Report (PIR) summarizes key data on Head Start program demographics and services.

Jun 30, 2024 · $29,325,341 to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants, toddlers, and their families through EHS-CC Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. Funding is available in roughly 10 competitive opportunities in nine states.