What is the head start program?

Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting their development in a comprehensive way. read more

The Head Start program is authorized by the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 [PDF, 271KB]. View Head Start fact sheets to learn more about demographics, state allocations, program statistics, and general information on Head Start enrollment history. read more

Find Information On Head Start Programs Nationwide US Department of Health and Human Services Head Start is a US Dept of Health and Human Services program for early childhood education, health, nutrition for low income children and their families. read more

Head Start is a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. read more