In 1997, Head Start launched the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES), a study with a nationally representative sample of 3,200 children and their families in 40 Head Start programs. Head Start staff members who work with families will be interested in these survey results as the data provides insight into the relationship of family and parental characteristics to child outcomes. FACES provides longitudinal information on a periodic basis on the characteristics, experiences, and outcomes for children and families served by Head Start.