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Head Start Stories

Your Journey, Our Community

Have you ever experienced how a Head Start program helps children and families grow in confidence, connection, and opportunity?

Whether you were a parent, educator, volunteer, or one of the children whose journey began there, your story matters.

Share your story and discover how others have grown from similar beginnings. Together, we can celebrate the lasting impact of strong starts and supportive communities.

Submit Your Head Start Story

Stories from Our Community

I was able to see the results and believe the Head Start program makes a REAL difference.

– Head Start graduate and teacher, Washington, DC

... I'm a witness that Head Start works. I have been employed for 40 years and I still maintain employment with Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Head Start.

– Head Start teacher, Pahokee, FL

With a hand up from programs like Head Start, I was able to graduate near the top of my Texas public high school class, from Stanford University, and from the master in business administration program at San Francisco State.

– former Head Start student, Oakland, CA

So many times, our Head Start parents focus on the well-being of their child, and many times neglect their own health and well-being.

– Head Start employee, Southfield, MI

I am privileged to be part of a Head Start organization as an adult — an agency that changes lives, improves our community, and is dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

– CAPK San Joaquin County Early Head Start, Stockton, CA

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