Head Start Timeline
Delve into key moments in Head Start history! Explore the timeline below to access archival photographs, video, resources, and more.
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About Us
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.
Training and Technical Assistance Centers
The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Office of Head Start and Office of Child Care are collaborating to more effectively provide training and technical assistance (TTA) across early care and education (ECE) programs.
Head Start Program Facts
The Head Start program is administered by the Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
MyPeers – Social Network for Early Childhood Professionals
MyPeers is an online social and learning network for Head Start program staff and partners to dialogue and share thoughts.
History of Head Start
History of Head Start
Head Start Educating Kids, Empowering Families, Changing Communities
Head Start Educating Kids, Empowering Families, Changing Communities
National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL)
NCECDTL advances best practices in the identification, development, and promotion of the implementation of evidence-based child development and teaching and learning practices.
Office of Head Start Leadership
Get acquainted with leadership staff from the Office of Head Start (OHS) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NCHBHS)
NCHBHS designs evidence-based resources and delivers innovative training and technical assistance (TTA) to build the capacity of Head Start and other early childhood programs to support children's healthy development and school success.
