Term ID: T2197

Head Start

/head-start/
A comprehensive early childhood program providing education, health, nutrition, and family services to low-income children and families to promote school readiness and break cycles of poverty.
Example: Preschool programs offering educational activities, health screenings, nutritious meals, and parent support services to give disadvantaged children better preparation for formal schooling.

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Reference: Zigler & Styfco (2010)