Head Start Birthday Celebration Social Media Toolkit
Celebrate Head Start's 58th birthday with us! Use this toolkit to help us commemorate so many years of service to the community.
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Head Start History
Head Start programs have served more than 30 million children since 1965, growing from an eight-week demonstration project to include full-day/full-year services and many program options.
Explore this collection to learn more about the history of this program that has done so much for low income children and families.
Director Garvin Head Start Birthday Video
Watch as Office of Head Start Director Khari Garvin celebrates 58 years of Head Start service to communities nationwide.
Head Start Timeline
Delve into key moments in Head Start history! Explore the timeline below to access archival photographs, video, resources, and more.
Head Start History
In January 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty. It launched a comprehensive child development program that would help communities meet the needs of disadvantaged preschool children.
Part 1: History of Professional Development in Head Start
Professional Development in Head Start, Part 1: History of Professional Development in Head Start
Head Start: A Nation's Pride
National Head Start Association produced this inspiring video for Head Start’s 25th anniversary. Video provides comprehensive information about Head Start and its services.
Early Head Start Turns 25 in 2020
Happy birthday, Early Head Start (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 55th Birthday, Head Start!
On May 18, 1965, President Johnson announced Project Head Start during a Rose Garden speech. To celebrate our 55th birthday, we're collecting stories from people whose lives have been touched by Head Start programs.
Comprehensive Services: The Foundation of Head Start
Find out how Head Start staff also work with families to help them set goals, address their most pressing needs, identify their strengths, and most of all, help them find their own voices.
