Why Head Start Matters
In the six decades since Head Start’s founding, we have reached a new milestone: 37 million children have been served.
About Us
- Head Start Collaboration Offices (HSCOs) facilitate partnerships between Head Start agencies and other state entities that provide services to benefit low-income children and their families.
- The North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) is part of the Early Childhood division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
Mission Statement
The NDHSA will provide leadership, education and advocacy for ND Head Start Communities.
Vision Statement
The NDHSA believes that all children deserve to have the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Organizational Values
We believe that each child has the basic human rights to reach or develop their full potential.
We believe that healthy children develop in the context of healthy families.
We believe that professional integrity in early care and learning is driven by professional development and mentoring opportunities.
We believe in empower parents in taking leadership roles in their communities.
We bleive in empowering parents in taking leadership roles in their communities.
We believe our assoication prospers by working with other agencies toward common goals that assist families with self-sufficency.
We believe the association leads best when serving others.
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