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Head Start Approach

Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.

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Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs

Check out these resources to learn more about the requirement that Head Start programs have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy.

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Building Family Strength: the Head Start Approach

Read the latest Office of Head Start blog from Amanda Bryans about building family strength through Head Start services.

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About Head Start

The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.

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How to Apply

Review the steps to apply for a Head Start Program.

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Videos & Webinars

Final Rule on Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs
Jan 20, 2023
Partnering with IDEA Providers to Support Inclusion: Part 1
Dec 27, 2022
Essential Elements of Effective Mental Health Consultation
Dec 21, 2022
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News & Policies

Supplementary Information on Establishing an Evidence-based COVID-19 Mitigation Policy
Jan 04, 2023
Building Family Strength: the Head Start Approach
Dec 14, 2022
Enrollment Reductions and Conversion of Head Start Slots to Early Head Start Slots
Nov 07, 2022
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