Head Start program
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The Head Start program is a U.S. federal initiative that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
Aliases (2)
- Head Start ×3
- Head Start Act ×1
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
early childhood education program
→
federal program → |
| administeredBy |
Office of Head Start
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| country |
United States
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| Early Head StartFocus |
infants, toddlers, and pregnant women
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| educationApproach |
whole child approach
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| educationSetting |
center-based services
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combination options → home-based services → |
| foundedBy |
United States federal government
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| fundingMechanism |
grants to local agencies
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| fundingSource |
federal government of the United States
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| goal |
improve cognitive development
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improve health outcomes → promote school readiness → reduce effects of poverty on children → support social and emotional development → |
| hasComponent |
Early Head Start
→
Head Start → |
| Head StartFocus |
children aged 3 to 5
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| implementedBy |
local public agencies
→
private non-profit organizations → school systems → tribal governments → |
| inception |
1965
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| includes |
comprehensive services
→
developmental screenings → family engagement activities → health and dental referrals → nutritious meals and snacks → |
| initiatedUnder |
Lyndon B. Johnson administration
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| legalBasis |
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
→
Head Start Act → |
| operatedBy |
U.S. federal government
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| parentAgency |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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| partOf |
Administration for Children and Families
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War on Poverty → |
| priorityGivenTo |
children in foster care
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children with disabilities → homeless children → |
| requires |
income eligibility criteria
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| serviceType |
early childhood education
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family support services → health services → nutrition services → parent involvement services → |
| targetAgeGroup |
infants and toddlers
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preschool-aged children → |
| targetPopulation |
low-income children
→
low-income families → |
Referenced by (7)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Administration for Children and Families
("Head Start")
→
United States Department of Health and Human Services → |
overseesProgram |
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Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
("Head Start")
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createdProgram |
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Head Start program
("Head Start")
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hasComponent |
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Great Society
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hasPart |
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Head Start program
("Head Start Act")
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legalBasis |
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Johnson administration
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notablePolicy |