As a program that provides comprehensive services to children and families, Head Start has a critical role to play in serving homeless families. Only a fraction of homeless families have access to mainstream benefits. It is important to continually forge paths that enhance access to benefits, identify efficient methods of working with homeless families, and provide services that are responsive to their needs.

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Homelessness Overview
In this section you will find FirstStep, an easy-to-use interactive tool for case managers, outreach workers, and others working with families who are homeless.