08/13/2026
Head Start's two-generational model strengthens families far beyond the preschool years. National research shows that 3-year-olds who enter Head Start experience lasting gains in parent-child closeness and positive home learning routines that persist all the way through 1st grade. By supporting parents as their child's primary teacher, Head Start builds a foundation for long-term academic and social success.
If you'd like to learn more the benefits of Head Starts, check out the National Head Start Association's resource page at this link: https://bit.ly/3TpgpCC