What is head start?

Created in 1965, Head Start is the most successful, longest-running, national school readiness program in the United States. It provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. Nearly 25 million pre-school aged children have benefited from Head Start.

Head Start services include:

• School readiness and cognitive development services
• Frequent medical screening, immunizations, and dental services
• Healthy nutritional assistance
• Referral services for a range of individual child and family needs
• An opportunity for parents to participate in school decision-making