Why Head Start Matters - Parents
In the six decades since Head Start’s founding, we have reached a new milestone: 37 million children have been served. From early math and reading skills, to confidence and resilience, Head Start helps children build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. Head Start takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young children and their families.
There are four pillars in every program:
Education
Learning experiences support intellectual, social, and emotional growth
Health Services
Immunizations, dental, medical, and mental health support, nutritional services, and early screenings ensure healthy development.
Family Involvement
Opportunities for parents and caregivers to be involved in decision making, participate in classes, and volunteer in the program strengthen families.
Wraparound Support
Tailored services meet local and individual needs and link children and families to community supports.
Head Start Advantage Fact Sheets
Success in School Readiness
Success in Early Head Start
Success in Parent Advancement
Success in Child Welfare
Success in Children’s Physical Health
Success in Children’s Social Emotional Development
Success with Dual Language Learners
Molly Wright: How every child care thrive by five/Ted Talk
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