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Official account of the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children & Families. Getting children under 5 ready to succeed. Privacy: https://t.co/9J1V6i7Zhu
Washington, DC
Joined September 2011
Our programs are fueled by the passion and commitment of Head Start educators. You have changed the lives of countless children and families. 💗 . We appreciate your service, your passion, and the impact that you make within communities. #60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
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Join us in honoring 60 incredible years of the Head Start program. 🎉. Since 1965, we’ve helped millions of children and families thrive through early learning, health, and family support. #HappyBDayHeadStart #60YearsOfHeadStart
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Head Start educators are the heart of the program. 💙. You've empowered families and shaped futures — all while growing as leaders. Thank you for your dedication! ✨. #60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
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The Head Start program has built strong, healthy futures for 60 years! 💪 . Learn more about the Head Start commitment to children’s health: #HappyBdayHeadStart #60YearsOfHeadStart
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On May 18, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced Project Head Start from the White House Rose Garden. 📅. That summer, it reached 560,000 children and families across the nation. Watch the historic moment: #60YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBDayHeadStart
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🎉 Celebrating 60 years of Head Start! . Thanks to parents, staff, agencies & partners who've shaped our journey. 💙. Join @SecKennedy, @ACFHHS, @Laurietoddsmith, @LSFHealthSys, @ChildrensFriend & @JenGarner in wishing Head Start a Happy 60th! 🎉. #HappyBdayHeadStart
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ACF’s Office of Head Start will not approve the use of federal funding for any training or technical assistance or other program expenditures that promote DEI initiatives. Grantees have been notified. See the latest guidance:
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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Head Start program recipients, amplifying President Trump’s executive order on...
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RT @SecKennedy: I had a wonderful visit at a Head Start program in Alexandria, Virginia today. As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, @H….
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RT @HHSGov: Today, @SecKennedy visited the Greater Mount Vernon Community Head Start in Gum Springs, VA. Nutrition services have been a hal….
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The Nutrition Information Memorandum emphasizes Head Start’s role in promoting good nutrition, addressing food insecurity, and fostering a lifelong love of healthy foods. 🍎🥕. Read more:
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Make every mealtime count! Try some of these tips to create a safe and nurturing feeding environment for your baby. 🥣🍽️ . For more on healthy feeding visit: Also, explore our new healthy eating and nutrition fact sheet here:
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We’re continuously exploring innovative ways to connect and share updates with you. For the latest news and developments from the Administration for Children and Families, please follow our main account.@ACFHHS. Thank you for your support – we look forward to engaging with you!.
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Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion for justice and opportunity for all. 💙 . #MLKDay
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The new course Foundations of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation is not just for Mental Health Consultants (MHC)— anyone interested in MHC can access this iPD course. Learn how MHC can improve support for children and families:
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People are more likely to receive treatment and recover when their families, friends, providers, and communities show them respect and compassion. Head Start programs can support families who are affected by substance use. 💚 . #Addiction #Recovery
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The IRS will now accept electronically filed tax returns that include dependents who have already been claimed on another taxpayer’s return. Learn more and share with families in your program: . #Tax #TaxSeason
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🚨 Big news! The Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center website is now 🎉 ✨ . Check out this quick video to learn all about the exciting updates. 🎥 . #NewHeadStartURL
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Nature is everywhere! Even in limited outdoor spaces, we can create meaningful play and exploration experiences for infants and toddlers. 🛴 🎨. #OutdoorLearning
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Our thoughts are with Head Start families, staff, and communities impacted by the California wildfires. 💚Offering comfort and reassuring your child of their safety can help them cope. For 24/7 support,📞call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
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