Head Start Stories

Sara Spencer

I hope to be the person that I needed—the person that Head Start made sure was there for my family when we needed it.

– Head Start parent, Scottsbluff, NE

These two community members volunteer on the Sault Tribe Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee.

– Head Start program, Marie, MI

It has been my pleasure to give the same care and nurturing to children and families (at Head Start) that I and my children once received.

– Head Start administrator, Calvert County, MD

It gave me a jump start when I was going into kindergarten; I had already had interaction with other kids and knew how to do lots of stuff.

– former Head Start student, Rocky Mountain, VA

I was able to see the results and believe the Head Start program makes a REAL difference.

– Head Start graduate and teacher, Washington, DC

Last Updated: October 10, 2017