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.
Head Start Service Location Datasets
Developers can use this page to create and download datasets of Head Start centers. Input a city, state, ZIP code, or grant number. Also select which type of Head Start center you wish to include in your dataset.
Disclaimers
Disclaimers
Download Plug-ins and System Requirements
Some of the files on HeadStart.gov (e.g., PDFs or Microsoft Word documents) require a viewer or "plug-in" to open or view. These plug-ins are very common, so you likely already have them on your computer, but if not, you may need to install a particular one to view some of the files on this site.
Engaging Teen Parents: Lessons from Teens about What Works for Them
This webcast explores strategies to help Head Start staff improve their efforts at engaging teen parents.
Privacy
When you visit the website and social media pages of the Office of Head Start (OHS), we collect no information about you, other than information automatically collected and stored, unless you choose to provide that information to us.
History of Head Start
History of Head Start
Head Start Educating Kids, Empowering Families, Changing Communities
Head Start Educating Kids, Empowering Families, Changing Communities
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.
General Information
In response to the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-134), the Office of Head Start is holding one-day Tribal Consultation sessions with the leadership of Tribal Governments operating Head Start (including Early Head Start) programs.