Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.
More about the Office of Head StartAt the end of the 2010-2011 program year: 96% of Head Start children had health insurance; 97% had a medical home; 93% had appropriate immunizations; and 90% were up-to-date on their state schedule of well child care visits.
Want to know about upcoming OHS funding opportunities?
Visit the HHS Grants Forecast website and search for "Head Start" to find information about upcoming funding opportunities.
Visit HHS Grants ForecastThe Framework represents the foundation of the Head Start Approach to School Readiness. It aligns with and builds from the five essential domains of