Head Start Program Facts
Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services ACF
Head Start
ACCESS INFORMATION
ACCESS TYPE
Open access
LAST KNOWN VERSION
2019
DATA FORMAT
- html
OVERVIEW
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
This data source provides information on federal funding and enrollment in Head Start programs, by state. Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children aged 0-5 in low-income families. In Head Start programs, young children are offered care and the opportunity to participate in educational activities. Most Head Start Programs serve groups of children in centers, but some offer home-based care as well.
BROAD DATA CATEGORIES
- Children
- Health
- Education
SPECIFIC DATA ELEMENTS
- Head Start
RESOLUTION
DEMOGRAPHICS INCLUDED
- Race
GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION
- State
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
US states and District of Columbia
TEMPORAL RESOLUTION
- Fiscal year