Office of Head Start

The Head Start Program Fact Sheets are designed to provide a snapshot of compelling data collected throughout the program year. Fact sheets include data on enrollment, staffing, and budgeting.

These FAQs answer questions about the National Head Start Fellowship Program, including the application process and program administration details.

These short videos highlight different HeadStart.gov website features and how they can optimize your experience.

The National Head Start Fellowship Program supports and grows early childhood leaders, by including a range of professional experiences, individual skills, and talents, and across communities.

Watch these testimonials from programs across the country to discover strategies to better meet the needs of the Head Start workforce.

The Program Information Report (PIR) provides comprehensive data on the services, staff, children, and families served by Head Start programs nationwide.

This resource supplements ACF-IM-HS-22-09 and outlines critical questions and data to consider as part of the planning and development for both enrollment reduction and conversion requests.

Find answers to FAQs around background checks for staff, contractors, and volunteers in a Head Start program.

Read this fact sheet to learn how the Office of Head Start is committed to promoting and ensuring the safety of children.

Explore federal appropriations, annual funding, and program year statistics of the Head Start program for the 2021 fiscal year.