Head Start & Early Head Start
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Head Start and Early Head Start: The Program Overview
This one-pager provides data and information on how Head Start works and who it serves.
Comments: 2026 Head Start Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The following comments were submitted electronically by First Five Years Fund to the Administration for Children and Families via www.regulations.gov on October 5, 2026. Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: …
A Closer Look at HHS’s Head Start Comprehensive Services Data
Head Start is designed to support the whole child and the whole family, which is why comprehensive services are central to the model.
FFYF 2026 Head Start State Fact Sheets
These state fact sheets have data that show the impact of Head Start in all 50 states, including funding, enrollment, unmet need, and the reach of local programs and partnerships.
MEMO: Head Start Message Testing Project
First Five Years Fund, in partnership with First Five Action, conducted a comprehensive messaging project to identify which messages are most effective at building support for Head Start.
Head Start NPRM: Public Comment How-To Guide
On August 7, 2026, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Head Start, a formal announcement published in the Federal Register when an agency intends to add to, …
HEARING: House Education and Workforce Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Importance of Federal and State Partnership in Addressing the Child Care Crisis
The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on September 2, 2026 to highlight how states are leveraging federal, state, and local funds to address the pervasive need for affordable, quality child care.
Analysis: The Head Start NPRM
Upon initial review and analysis, this resource represents the proposed changes we believe require additional scrutiny or discussion, raise potential concerns, and could warrant official comment.
Searchable Guide: 2026 Head Start NPRM
FFYF has heard directly from providers, parents, and advocates with questions about what this proposal would actually mean for Head Start. We’ve compiled those questions here, along with clear, straightforward answers.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Head Start NPRM
FFYF has heard directly from providers, parents, and advocates with questions about what this proposal would actually mean for Head Start. We’ve compiled those questions here, along with clear, straightforward answers.
