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 exists to ensure that all children have the chance to succeed in school and life. We are the voice for nearly 700,000 children, 250,000 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.

2024 Head Start Alumni Summer Send-Off

NHSA wishes 2023 Head Start alumni graduates the best as they move on to the ...
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CDA Pathways to Purpose, a pilot program launched by The Academy at NHSA in ...
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Black History Month: A Reflection on Head Start History

In honor of Black History Month, we reflect on just how deeply intertwined Head ...
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Moving Forward: A Note from NHSA’s Executive Director

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