Head Start Programs Resources

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

• Understanding Head Start

  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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• Child Development & School Readiness

  STEM Learning in Head Start: Simple Activities Families Can Try

  See how young children build science, technology, engineering, and math skills through everyday play, questions, exploration, and simple family activities.

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• Health, Nutrition & Family Support

  Dental Care in Head Start: What Families Can Expect

  Learn how Head Start supports children's oral health, dental follow-up, daily brushing, and connections to ongoing dental care.

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• Choosing a Program

  Head Start vs. Montessori Preschool: What Families Should Compare

  Compare Head Start and Montessori preschool by eligibility, cost, classroom approach, family services, curriculum, and local program differences.

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• Eligibility & Applying

  Head Start for Families Experiencing Homelessness

  Learn how homelessness can affect Head Start eligibility, what living situations may qualify, and how families can apply even without typical documents.

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• Health, Nutrition & Family Support

  How Head Start Supports Children Experiencing Trauma

  Learn how Head Start can support young children affected by trauma through safe relationships, routines, mental health consultation, family partnership, and referrals.

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• Choosing a Program

  What Families Can Expect in a Head Start Classroom

  Learn what a Head Start classroom may look like, including play, curriculum, teacher-child interactions, assessment, family engagement, and school-readiness activities.

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