The Importance of Schedules and Routines
Learn the difference between schedules and routines and why they are important. Discover ways to partner with families on schedules and routines and reinstate them when programs reopen.
Schedules and Routines at Home
Share this tip sheet with families to support the use of schedules and routines at home with their children. Learn why schedules are important for children's development.
Head Start Program Facts: Fiscal Year 2019
Explore the federal appropriations, annual funding, and program year statistics of Head Start programs for the 2019 fiscal year.
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Accessibility Statement: HSICC | HeadStart.gov
This article explains the measures the Head Start Information and Communication Center (HSICC) | HeadStart.gov takes to ensure accessibility throughout the website.
“Bring a Principal to Your Head Start” Celebration
Explore “Bring a Principal to your Head Start” Celebration
Discover What Head Start Programs Offer
Learn more about the comprehensive services Head Start programs provide to more than 1 million children and their families each year.
Head Start Programs Prepare Children for Your Classroom
Use this infographic to introduce Head Start school readiness benefits to principals of receiving schools. Personalize it with your program's contact information and then share it in the community.
Head Start Collaboration Annual Report 2016
Review this national annual report, which is completed each year to summarize the work of the Head Start Collaboration Offices (HSCOs).
Leaders in School Readiness
More than 320,000 Head Start children enter kindergarten every year. When Head Start programs and receiving schools partner on school readiness, children have smoother transitions and continued progress.