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Head Start Stories

Your Journey, Our Community

Have you ever experienced how a Head Start program helps children and families grow in confidence, connection, and opportunity?

Whether you were a parent, educator, volunteer, or one of the children whose journey began there, your story matters.

Share your story and discover how others have grown from similar beginnings. Together, we can celebrate the lasting impact of strong starts and supportive communities.

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Stories from Our Community

UCAP staff

United Community Action Program

It was a worthwhile experience for them and for us, as we refer our parents to these community organizations.

– Mary Gilford, family and community engagement manager, Pawnee, OK
Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson

Head Start served as a catalyst to change the course of my life and compete equally with more advantaged children.

– former Head Start student, Fairfax, VA
Hedden family

Melody Hedden

You see, Head Start is still the security blanket that I hang on and I knew I had moved from a 'not supposed to be' to a 'Head Start Hero' in a matter of 16 years.

– family and community services specialist, Crookston, MN
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Levesta Deere

My motto is never quit learning, even when you have one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel.

– assistant teacher at Crossroads Youth and Family Services Learning Tree Head Start/Early Head Start Center, Shawnee, OK
1965 Head Start certificate

Greg Cantori

Just think, nearly 50 years later, the program remains true to its mission with tens of millions of children getting a real Head Start in their young lives!

– president and CEO of Maryland Nonprofits, Chicago, IL

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