Home/Resources/Early Learning/Early Head Start Fact Sheet

Early Head Start Fact Sheet

Early Learning
SHARE
LinkedInPrint

Learn about Early Head Start (EHS), an evidence-based, federally funded program that provides comprehensive services to pregnant women and children under 3 in families with incomes below the poverty level.

The mission of EHS is to support healthy prenatal outcomes and enhance the intellectual, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers to promote later success in school and life. Learn about who participates, how the programs are developed, and what the long-term positive outcomes are for infants and toddlers.

Downloads

Read More

Advocates

Related Resources

View All Resources
happy toddlers holding hands with an early childhood educator
Good Question

What is quality child care?

Explore these expert perspectives that address what it takes to build a system where quality child care is a guarantee. 
Details
Families walking outside the white house
Resource

How America’s Child Care Crisis Impacts Parents

The child care crisis impacts families across the nation with long waitlists, skyrocketing costs, and the pervasive issue of child care deserts.
Details
JournalResource

Striving for Language Equity: Early Intervention is Key for Language Acquisition in Deaf Children

Dr. Marla Hatrak, President of the National Center on Deaf Advocacy, discusses inequities in language interventions and the need for ASL to be introduced during children's critical language acquisition period.
Details

Support ZERO TO THREE

We need your support now more than ever to ensure all babies have access to the quality care, services and support they need to thrive.

Donate