Category: Understanding Head Start

Articles on early childhood education, health, and family support for Head Start and Early Head Start families.

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  What Is Head Start? A Guide for Families

  Learn what Head Start is, who it serves, what services are included, how it differs from daycare or preschool, and how families can apply.

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  Is Head Start Free? What Families May Pay For

  Head Start services are free to enrolled families. Learn what that means for tuition, meals, applications, transportation, supplies, and optional services.

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  What Services Does Head Start Include?

  Learn about Head Start early learning, health, dental, nutrition, mental health, disability, family, and transition services and how they vary locally.

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  Head Start vs. Early Head Start: Ages, Services, and How to Apply

  Compare Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start by ages served, services, program options, eligibility, and how families apply.

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  The History of Head Start: From 1965 to Today

  Learn how Head Start grew from a 1965 summer demonstration project into a nationwide early childhood program serving children and families.

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  What Research Says About Head Start's Impact

  A balanced look at what federal research says about Head Start's effects on children's preschool experiences, school readiness, and later outcomes.

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