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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is in negotiation with approximately 160 agencies to provide Head Start services. For more information -
President Obama’s Early Learning Plan For more information -
Strategic Use of Consultants Learning Modules For more information -
17th Annual Virtual Birth to Three Institute To listen to the welcome message -
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News and Information from the OHS Director Read Blog...
What is the Office of Head Start (OHS)?
Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.
More about the Office of Head StartNews RSS Feed
Final FY 2013 Funding Level ACF-PI-HS-13-03
April 29, 2013Hurricane Sandy Emergency Relief Funds ACF-PI-HS-13-02
April 15, 2013Head Start to Improve Quality Through New Competitions, Greater Accountability
April 3, 2013Sequestration ACF-PI-HS-13-01
March 1, 2013Early childhood teacher guest of first lady at State of the Union address
February 13, 2013- More News
Quick Fact
Among Head Start preschool-age children, 85% received preventive dental care and 88% have completed a professional dental examination during the 2010-2011 program year.
Funding Opportunities
Want to know about upcoming OHS funding opportunities?
Visit the HHS Grants Forecast website and search for "Head Start" to find information about upcoming funding opportunities.
Visit HHS Grants ForecastFeatured Resource
The Balancing Act: Reducing Costs While Maintaining Quality
May 13, 2013
View this webinar to find tools for addressing budget reductions in your program while maintaining Head Start's quality standards.
