About Us

Join us in celebrating six decades of programs inspired by Head Start values — empowering families, inspiring educators, and building brighter futures for over 40 million children.

Our website address is now HeadStart.gov. Explore resources offering support for this transition.

Review the FAQs below to learn more about what to expect during and after the transition to HeadStart.gov in early 2025.

A tribal request for information was recently published in the Federal Register. It asks for public comment on whether existing rules, regulations, and available TTA are optimal for tribal Head Start programs. 

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.

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

Explore federal appropriations, annual funding, and program year statistics of the Head Start program for the 2020 fiscal year.