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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 at-risk 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 fifth largest economy in the world. But with California’s population of 39 million, there are more than a half million at-risk children 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
In 2014-2015, there were 12,807 at-risk children under age five in Hawaii. Of those, only 53% of three- and four-year olds had access to Head Start. And only 6% of children under three had access to Early Head Start. In the state, there are just seven Head Start programs working hard to meet the needs of the 3,200 children and a total enrollment of more 3,600 adults in adult education, workforce training, parenting and dual-language classes. More
Another vastly rural state where the Head Start programs are concentrated nearer the larger cities, Nevada has an estimated 46,000 at-risk children under age five. Of those, only 14% of three- and four-year olds had access to Head Start. And only 2% of children under three had access to Early Head Start. 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.
