Stand for head start
Head Start sets children up for success in every Congressional district in the nation.
Your one-stop-shop for information about Head Start and the impact this program has on the lives of children and families all across the U.S.
Head Start programs support young children from birth to age five who are living in poverty, in foster care, or without stable housing. Head Start offers early learning, nutritious meals, health services, and developmental supports that prepare children for elementary school and beyond.
Head Start also sets families up for success, providing a safe, caring place for children while their parents earn a living or finish their education. This supports families as they try to build a stronger foundation for financial stability and future growth.
This site includes information about the importance of Head Start programs at the national, state, and district level, including:
- Basic facts on how the program supports young children and families;
- Maps with state and district-level data;
- Recent national, state, and local news clips;
- Support for Head Start from Republican, Democratic, and Independent Members of Congress;
- And more.
Support children and families. Stand for Head Start.
Information
Funding for Head Start FY2026 Appropriations Process
Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …
MAP: Head Start State Fact Sheets
Head Start is a federally-funded program that provides early learning, health, and nutrition services to young children from low-income families. Head Start is made up of Head Start Preschool, which …
Map: CAP Head Start Services By District
The Center for American Progress (CAP)’s district map provides a breakdown of funding and slots by congressional district, as well as the number of grantees in each district.