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 children and families throughout Iowa in the 2023 Fiscal Year.
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FY23 funding in Iowa
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Head Start and Early Head Start Centers Statewide
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Cumulative number of children and pregnant women served during the year.
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Number of families served during the year that were experiencing homelessness.
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Cumulative number of children served with disabilities during the year.
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Number of families that received at least one family service during the year.
17
Oct
Active Shooter/De-escalation and Emergency Preparedness in ECE Settings
Come join Jay Knox, Safeguard Iowa Partnership Executive Director, and Susan Gienger, CCR&R Trainer, for an informative morning on important topics that will help keep [...]
08
Nov
IHSA Fall Conference and Annual Meeting
IHSA Annual Meeting and Fall Conference Des Moines, Iowa Come join other Head Start leaders, specialists, staff and parents from across the state for [...]
13
Nov
Real Colors - Promote Staff Wellness, Retention and Satisfaction!
This workshop is for everyone! Come for a full day if you are new to Real Colors or join for the afternoon only for Real [...]
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