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For the Grand Canyon state with a population of 6.8 million, Arizona’s Head Start bridges a huge gap in needs among the low-income and tribal families. Despite being a mostly rural state where one-quarter of the land mass is made up of Indian reservations, two-thirds of the Head Start programs in Arizona are located in the larger cities. More
The Golden State ranks as the sixth largest economy in the world. But with California’s population of 39 million, there were more than a half million children in poverty under age five in 2014-15. Of those, only 38% of three-and four-year-olds had access to Head Start. And only 4% of children under three had access to Early Head Start. More
The only state comprised entirely of islands in the United States, Hawaii is geographically considered part of Polynesia. Hawaii has a de facto population of more than 1.4 million, due in part to a large number of military personnel—estimated at more than 42,000—and tourist residents. More
National Head Start Association
A private not-for profit membership organization representing the children, staff and Head Start programs in America.
National Migrant and Tribal Head Start Association
The National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Associations works to ensure that quality comprehensive services are available to all eligible farmworker children and their families.
National Indian Head Start Directors Association
The National Indian Head Start Directors Association provides advocacy, leadership development and professional growth opportunities while preserving and respecting indigenous identity.
OHS manages grant funding and oversees local agencies providing Head Start services.
