MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

  • Advocacy in the State regarding legislative efforts that impact the childcare industry.
  • Receive regular updates on government issues.
  • A place to ask questions and express concern.
  • Help in dealing with state and local government.
  • Opportunity to network with others.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Office of Head Start (OHS) advises the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families on issues regarding the Head Start program (including Early Head Start). The Office develops legislative and budgetary proposals; identifies areas for research, demonstration, and developmental activities; presents operational planning objectives and initiatives relating to Head Start to the Assistant Secretary for Administration for Children and Families; and oversees the progress of approved activities.

 

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Head Start program provides grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies to provide comprehensive child development services to economically disadvantaged children and families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school.

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Family and Community Partnerships

Head Start offers parents opportunities and support for growth, so that they can identify their own strengths, needs and interests, and find their own solutions.


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Early Childhood Development and Health

Head Start’s commitment to wellness embraces a comprehensive vision of health for children, families, and staff.


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FUNDING

 Grants are awarded by the ACF Regional Offices and the Office of Head Start's American Indian - Alaska Native and Migrant and Seasonal Program Branches directly to local public agencies, private organizations, Indian Tribes and school systems for the purpose of operating Head Start programs at the community level.