| Term | Head Start |
|---|---|
| Code | HD-1800.3000 |
| Definition | A federally-funded child development program that provides educational experiences, medical and dental services, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low-income children and children with disabilities age three to five to enter and succeed in school. |
| Created | 3/10/92 |
| Changed | 11/30/05 |
| Use References | |
| See Also References |
Family Literacy Programs (HH-4500.2000) Preschools (HD-1800.6500) School Readiness Programs (HD-1800.8000) |
| External Classification Terms |
Early Childhood Education (NPC B03.02) Early School Admissions (UW 4.1.01.01) Education (CAN ED-170) Education (USA ED-170) Preschools (NTE B21) |
| Related Concepts |
Children and Youth Early Childhood Programs/Services Foster Care Transition Services Named Programs U.S. Services/Targets |
| Facet | Named Programs |
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