Early Head Start 25th Anniversary

Happy birthday, Early Head Start (EHS)! This year, the Office of Head Start is celebrating 25 years of providing family-centered services to pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.

Since 1995, the EHS program has improved child and family outcomes through comprehensive services. These services support the role of parents, foster parent-child relationships, and improve family self-sufficiency.

Learn more about the success and history of this groundbreaking program. Also, explore resources around the development of children age birth to 3 below.

Mother lying down embracing infant face to face

Early Head Start Turns 25 in 2020

Happy birthday, EHS! In this video, Dr. Bergeron kicks off a year-long celebration of EHS programs. She highlights their impact in supporting parents and America's youngest children.

Happy 25th Birthday, Early Head Start

Early Head Start is celebrating its 25th year working with infants, toddlers, and families. Watch and share this heartwarming video to learn about the impact EHS programs have had on our communities. Through the years, EHS programs have served 3 million children—and counting! #EHS25

The Statement of the Advisory Committee on Services for Families with Infants and Toddlers

All children from birth to age 3 need early child development experiences that honor their unique characteristics and provide love, warmth, and positive learning experiences. This historical document, presented in a scanned version, provides an overview of the Head Start commitment to these values.