Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start provide education, health, social, and nutrition services to economically disadvantaged young children and their families.

Highlights

Reports & Toolkits | A Strong Start Makes a Difference

September 13, 2013

Early Learning! Lots of people are talking about it and we wanted to hear from the educators and parents who regularly witness the powerful effects of high-quality early learning. We asked individuals across the country to tell us about their experiences and what early learning has meant to the children in their lives.

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Fact Sheet | Impact of Sequestration Cuts on Head Start, Child Care and Early Education: State and Local Examples

July 15, 2013

This chart summarizes the impact of the Sequestration cuts to early childhood programs in the states.

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Fact Sheet | Expand Access to High-Quality Early Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers

March 8, 2013

High-quality early care and education is essential for children in their earliest years of life when they are first learning and exploring, yet high-quality programs are in short supply.

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Fact Sheet | Head Start: Supporting Success for Children and Families

November 3, 2011

Head Start helps infants, toddlers, and preschoolers build the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school and to become the leaders, taxpayers, and productive citizens of the future. This fact sheet provides an overview of the program, describes how it supports children and their families, and summarizes research on the program’s impacts.

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More Resources

Coalition Action Materials | Sign-On Letter to Congress in Support of Sustaining and Maintaining FY 2011 Early Childhood Funding

February 08, 2011

The Child Care and Early Learning Coalition and over 1,800 of its national, state, and local partners sent a letter to Congress urging them to ensure funding for child care and Head Start/Early Head Start is protected in the FY 2011 budget and maintained.

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Coalition Action Materials | Letter to the Editor Template on Early Childhood Funding

February 04, 2011

Submit a letter to editor to local newspapers, both large and small, about the importance of sustaining and maintaining funding for early childhood programs by using this template.

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Coalition Action Materials | Hosting a Legislator at Your Early Childhood Program

February 04, 2011

Check out how to set-up a site visit through this toolbox for advocates and help legislators learn more about the importance of early learning.

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Webinars & Presentations | Conference Call Recording: What’s Next for Early Childhood in the 112th Congress (1/13/2011)

January 19, 2011

In 2010, we made our presence known. Congress’ phone lines were jammed, switchboards were overloaded, and inboxes were full. We plan to do that, and more, in 2011. This conference call was recorded on January 13, 2011.

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Fact Sheet | The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

December 16, 2010

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 includes provisions for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program, and WIC. The provisions for CACFP are focused on the promotion of nutrition and wellness, reducing paperwork, and increasing access to after-school meals for school-age children.

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