The federal child care program Head Start is primarily for preschool children from low-income families. Foster children and children with special needs may also qualify. The program is operated by local non-profit organizations across the U.S. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, and receive healthy meals and snacks.
Most children in Head Start are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Services are also available to infants and toddlers in selected sites. The Head Start locator provides a searchable database of programs.
Is Your Child Eligible for Head Start?
From Robin McClure, About.com GuideAugust 4, 2008
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