About the Office of Head Start
Office of Head Start administers grant funding and oversight to agencies that provide Head Start services in communities across the country. OHS also provides policy direction and training and technical assistance.
Office of Head Start
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Locator
Search and explore NOFOs posted by OHS to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or a national competition.
A Report on Tribal Language Revitalization in Head Start - 2015
A Report on Tribal Language Revitalization in Head Start - 2015 Version
HRSA Data Warehouse: Interactive Map Tool
Explore Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) health care programs with the HRSA Data Warehouse. Use maps to select and plot health centers, grants, and other agencies' data as separate data layers.
Head Start Programs
Head Start programs deliver services to eligible children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
Federal Monitoring
The Head Start Act requires periodic federal review of all Head Start programs. Learn about federal monitoring and understand all the necessary requirements to prepare for the federal review of your program’s systems and services.
Introduction to Monitoring
Explore the Office of Head Start approach to monitoring that ensures consistent quality and accountability of Head Start programs across the country, as well as opportunities for continuous improvement.
Monitoring Review Reports
Monitoring review reports summarize the results of on-site reviews that assess grant recipient compliance with requirements governing Head Start programs.
Grounding Language Practices in Preschool Classrooms with Dual Language Learners: What Is a Planned Language Approach and Why Is It Important?
Watch this presentation about the Planned Language Approach support to planning and implementing high-quality language and early literacy services in all classrooms and for all children.
Research Reports
Explore current Head Start research and evaluation projects from the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). Each project page includes a description of the project and links to related reports and other resources.