Head Start Management Systems
Leadership and governance are the bedrocks of effective management. They encompass and inform the 12 management systems.
Just Released: The 2016 Head Start Program Performance Standards
HHS has made the first holistic revision and complete reorganization of the Standards since they were first published in 1975.
FY 2017 Monitoring
Find details on how the Office of Head Start has modified the fiscal year (FY) 2017 monitoring review schedule.
How Do I Apply for Head Start?
To find out if you're eligible, contact the Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving your community.
What is the Office of Head Start (OHS)?
OHS manages grant funding and oversees local agencies providing Head Start services. Head Start promotes school readiness of children under 5 from low-income families through education, health, social and other services.
More about the Office of Head StartLatest from OHS
Awardees of funds for extended program duration
January 3, 2017Expulsion and Suspension Policy Statement (ACF-IM-HS-16-01)
November 7, 2016- More News >
Funding Opportunities
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grantee - Adams, Mesa, Montrose, Larimer, Delta, and Weld Counties, Colorado
- Posted:
- 12.16.2016
- Application Deadline:
- 02.14.2017
- Catalog Code:
- 93.600
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - South Los Angeles and Compton, in Los Angeles County, California
- Posted:
- 12.16.2016
- Application Deadline:
- 02.14.2017
- Catalog Code:
- 93.600
Head Start Grantee - Harvey County, Kansas
- Posted:
- 12.16.2016
- Application Deadline:
- 02.14.2017
- Catalog Code:
- 93.600
- More Funding Opportunities >
