Head Start is the National Commitment to

Give Every Vulnerable Child an Opportunity to Succeed.

The National Head Start Association's mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. NHSA is committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. We are the voice for more than 800,000 children, 275,000 staff, and 1,600 grant recipients in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked for policy changes that ensure all income-eligible children have access to the Head Start model.

The Head Start promise is simple: every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential.

Finding a Home in Early Head Start

One parent's story about finding a home in Early Head Start—an experience ...
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Eric Motley

Dr. Eric Motley says: "Head Start is rightly called Head Start as it is about ...
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito on Raising Resilient Children

Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has been a Head Start champion ...
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Drive-Through Distributions, Community Partnerships Help Mitigate Food Insecurity

Kristina Bedikian is a champion for children and families with an ability to ...
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