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Monday, June 22, 2009

Head Start, free program, enhances development of low-income preschoolers

The Office of Head Start (OHS) operates under the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Head Start is administered by OHS and DHHS and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which provides grants for programs.

This federally funded program targets low-income families to prepare their preschool children for school by enhancing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Head Start provides education, health, nutrition, and social services.


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