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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 found it a pleasure to work in Head Start. I learned as the students learned. The job provided me with my first experience in developing and using leadership skills with others.

– retired Head Start teacher, director, and administrator, New Castle, DE

I am appreciative of the school districts, but Head Start creates bonds with families the school districts will never be able to have.

– former Head Start student, Carthage, TX

I love my job as the Head Start teacher here in McDowell County. I love the families and children we serve each day!

– Head Start teacher, McDowell County Head Start, Morganton, NC

I believe that programs such as Head Start gave my family and me the foundation to succeed in school.

– former Head Start student, Compton, CA

I am a firm believer that Head Start works.

– Head Start family and community partnership manager, Whiteriver, AZ

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