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Head Start Approach

Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.

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Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs

Check out these resources to learn more about the requirement that Head Start programs have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy.

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Building Family Strength: the Head Start Approach

Read the latest Office of Head Start blog from Amanda Bryans about building family strength through Head Start services.

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About Head Start

The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.

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How to Apply

Review the steps to apply for a Head Start Program.

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Videos & Webinars

Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Feb 03, 2023
Why Should Head Start Programs Test Water for Lead?
Feb 03, 2023
How Responsive ERSEA Services Build on Community Assessments
Feb 01, 2023
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News & Policies

Supplementary Information on Establishing an Evidence-based COVID-19 Mitigation Policy
Jan 04, 2023
Building Family Strength: the Head Start Approach
Dec 14, 2022
Enrollment Reductions and Conversion of Head Start Slots to Early Head Start Slots
Nov 07, 2022
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