On May 18, 2025, the Office of Head Start (OHS) is celebrating 60 years of helping children learn, grow, and shine!
Since 1965, the Head Start program has supported millions of children and families with early learning, improved health, and family support. From classrooms to communities, our impact has been powerful, lasting, and full of heart.
We’re celebrating and you’re invited! To our staff, families, early childhood agencies, and state partners across the country: Thank you! We wouldn’t be here without you. This milestone is for all of us.
Find out more about the Head Start program:
- Read the official press release.
- Share this fact sheet flyer to show off the Head Start program’s impact in your community.
- Delve into key moments in Head Start history! This timeline has archival photographs, video, and resources.
- Explore these testimonials from Head Start alumni.
- Watch our birthday video filled with joyful celebrations from the Head Start community.
Are you excited, too? Get involved and get loud! Join us as we honor this special birthday and the legacy of the Head Start program.
- Share your story of how the Head Start program has shaped you.
- Download this virtual background to mark the occasion in your online meetings.
- Keep the party going on social media with our digital toolkit below. Don’t forget to tag @HeadStartgov and use #HappyBdayHeadStart and #60YearsofHeadStart in your posts!
Thanks for being part of our 60th birthday celebration. Let’s make it unforgettable!
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For 60 years, Head Start programs have helped millions of children and families build bright futures.
What began as a bold idea in 1965 has grown into more than 1,600 Head Start programs nationwide — each one tailored to the changing needs of the local children and families.
Join the celebration and share the your part of the Head Start legacy!
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🤔 Research shows that Head Start programs prepare children not just for kindergarten, but for lifelong success.
Children enrolled in Head Start programs are more likely to graduate from high school, enroll in college, and have healthy family foundations.
We’re proud to support children and their families in achieving stronger education, better health, and more connected communities.
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Happy 60th birthday to the Head Start program! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the children, families, and staff members who make Head Start programs a success story nationwide. 😀
Together, we’ve opened the doors to bright futures for millions of children and families! 🫶
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Since its launch in 1965, the Head Start program has transformed into a nationwide success, reaching 40 million children and families with early learning, family, and health support.
We’re proud to help build a strong legacy of learning, health, and hope.
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Many Head Start educators began their journey as parents in the program and have played a pivotal role in shaping children’s lives while also fostering their own professional growth and leadership.
Without your strong dedication, support, and passion for delivering high-quality early learning services, the Head Start program would not be what it is today.
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We’re celebrating 60 amazing years! 🎉
To every parent, educator, leader, and advocate who has been part of the Head Start journey — thank you. We are deeply grateful!
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Generations of children and families have been changed by the passion and commitment of Head Start educators.
We are deeply grateful for your service, your heart, and the impact you continue to make in communities. 💞
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Head Start programs are celebrating 60 years! 🎉
With the support of exceptional staff, teachers, and families, Head Start children are flourishing in communities nationwide.
Today, we celebrate those achievements.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2025