http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/HeadStart/
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Indian Health Service (IHS)-Head Start Program assists the Head Start American Indian/Alaska Native Program Branch (AI/ANPB) grantees in the development, and enhancement, of comprehensive health service programs for children and families by promoting preventive health services and intervention, and assists in the development and mobilization of health care systems to ensure ongoing health care. This is accomplished by providing medical, dental, mental health, nutrition and environmental health technical assistance and training to 150 Head Start AI/ANPB grants funded in 27 states, and linking them with IHS and Tribal health services.