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Celebrating Head Start Awareness Month

October is Head Start Awareness Month. Hear Katie Hamm, acting director of the Office of Head Start, reflect on the program’s rich history and decades of service.

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FY 2023 Head Start Monitoring Protocols

Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start grant recipients.

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Improving Workforce Compensation, Wellness, and Career Advancement

Check out this webinar to learn about strategies to strengthen the Head Start workforce through improved career advancement and staff wellness.

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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

Celebrating Ourselves on the Inside and Out
Nov 23, 2022
Bringing Families Together to Build Community Well-being
Nov 23, 2022
Professional Development Opportunities in Health and Safety
Nov 10, 2022
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News & Policies

Enrollment Reductions and Conversion of Head Start Slots to Early Head Start Slots
Nov 07, 2022
Celebrating Head Start Awareness Month
Oct 28, 2022
Supporting Children and Families Since 1965
Oct 25, 2022
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