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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

Local businesses, corporations, churches, municipalities, school groups, and neighbors are recruited for community engagement by our tireless social services staff.

– Head Start partner, Dover, NJ

I truly believe all partnerships are important, but the one we have with our families is the one that will have a lasting positive effect on our community.

– onsite Head Start manager, Moab, UT

I am proud to be a part of our children's education. I will continue to strive in providing the best care for our young children.

– Head Start employee, San Luis Obispo, CA

I strongly believe that Head Start does make a positive impact on families—forever.

– disabilities coordinator, Bronx, NY

We have contributed over 1,000 books that have gone directly to Head Start families so that kids can own their own books and keep them at home.

– Head Start partner, Richfield, UT

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