First launched as an eight-week summer program in 1965, and was designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children from low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social health, and psychological needs.
Emphasizes child-initiated activities by providing materials, equipment and trained staff to assist in creative growth.
Has four major components:
3. Parent Involvement
4. Social Services
Depends on community volunteers in all aspects of the Head Start Program.
All Head Start children will receive a backpack on the first full day of school.