Head Start Program Facts: Fiscal Year 2018
In this fact sheet, explore the federal appropriations, annual funding, and program year statistics of Head Start for the 2018 fiscal year.
In this fact sheet, explore the federal appropriations, annual funding, and program year statistics of Head Start for the 2018 fiscal year.
In this tip sheet, find strategies for providing services to children and families, including families with more than one enrolled child.
Explore these resources to find strategies to help programs enroll families in most need of Head Start services. Also, discover ways to maintain full enrollment.
In a special message to Policy Council members, Dr. Bergeron asks programs to serve more families experiencing homelessness. It includes discussion questions for Councils to consider.
Visit Sesame Street with Dr. Bergeron and get inspired to serve more children experiencing homelessness. Discover resources for families who need a home at Head Start.
Explore Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) systems to help programs enroll the neediest families in a timely manner. Find tips and questions to stay at full enrollment all year.
Created in 1965, Head Start is designed to prepare low-income preschool children for school by providing a comprehensive set of early child development services primarily through community-based organizations.