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Helping to meet the needs of Iowa’s children and families.

The mission of the Iowa Head Start Association is to enhance the capacity of its members to promote and advocate for a wide variety of quality services for all of Iowa’s children and families.

Helping to meet the needs of Iowa’s children and families.

The mission of the Iowa Head Start Association is to enhance the capacity of its members to promote and advocate for a wide variety of quality services for all of Iowa’s children and families.

About Head Start

Launched in 1965, Head Start and Early Head Start take a comprehensive approach to meeting the holistic needs of low-income children, their families, and pregnant women.

There are four pillars in every program that support children ages birth to five and their families:

Education

Learning experiences support intellectual, social, and emotional growth

Health Services

Immunizations, dental, medical, and mental health support, nutritional services, and early screenings ensure healthy development

Family Involvement

Opportunities for parents and caregivers to be involved in decision making, participate in classes, and volunteer in the program strengthen families

Family Support Services

Tailored services meet local and individual needs and link children and families to community supports.

Find a Head Start Program Today!

Head Start is our nation’s premier provider of developmental and educational services to pregnant moms, babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Head Start programs are helping children get ready to succeed in school and in life through learning experiences tailored to their changing needs and abilities.  Programs deliver child development services in center-based, home-based, or family child care settings. All Head Start programs continually work toward our mission for eligible children and families to receive no-cost high-quality services in safe and healthy settings that prepare children for school and life.

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Our Impact

The services we provided to citizens of Iowa in the 2022 Fiscal Year.

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in funding in Iowa
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Head Start and Early Head Start Centers Statewide
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Children and pregnant women served throughout the year.
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Culturally diverse with 25% of children being dual language learners.
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Children with disabilities were served during the year.
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Families received at least one family service.

 

Upcoming Events

See below!

 
05 Dec

IHSA Program Director Networking

December 5, 2023    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25.00
Zoom Link
Come join other Iowa Head Start Program Directors for an informative morning of networking. Agenda: Agenda:  Introductions and welcome IHSA, HSSCO and TTA updates Iowa [...]
13 Dec

IHSA Health/Safety Networking

December 13, 2023    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25.00
Zoom Link
Come join other Iowa Head Start Program Health and Safety Specialists and support staff for an informative morning of networking. Agenda: Introductions and welcome Shelby [...]
09 Jan

IHSA January Program Director Networking

January 9, 2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25.00
Zoom Link
Come join other Iowa Head Start Program Directors for an informative morning of networking. Agenda: Agenda:  Introductions and welcome KidKare - CACFP/Nutrition management program overview [...]
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