The overall goal of the Head Start/Early Head Start program is to bring about a greater degree of social competency in children of income eligible families. Through Head Start/Early Head Start …

Learn how Head Start and Early Head Start incorporates NAEYC's core values, and act to build on the strengths of low-income children, families, and communities while providing support …

Head Start takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young children. There are four major components to Head Start: Education: Providing a variety of learning experiences …

Head Start was founded as part of War on Poverty under the Economic Opportunity Act on 1964. Sargent Shriver led a panel of experts to develop a comprehensive child development …

Jan 22, 2025 · Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients provide services in every U.S. state and territory, farm worker camps, and more than 155 tribal communities. OHS is …

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 …

programs. At the 50th anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) of 1964, it is fitting that we remember that Head Start was born of President Lyndon …

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 …

Aug 12, 2024 · A high-quality, research-based curriculum promotes measurable progress toward children’s development. The content and learning outcomes of the curriculum align with the …

Jan 14, 2025 · Head Start services are delivered nationwide through 1,600 agencies that tailor the federal program to the local needs of families in their service area. Head Start Approach to …