Started with a federal grant, Early Head Start works with the babies and parents on care, basic skills and the art of becoming independent. Early Head Start kids do not necessarily go into the Head Start program after age 3. Maybe they will not have to because of domestic independence. There are parenting classes, among other help. Like regular Head Start, parents are encouraged to participate.
Parents help make decisions through the policy council.
The biggest problem Early Head Start faces now is the need for more spots. They need more federal grants, so Head Start is always paying attention politically. Volunteers and donations are critical, too. I walked out of the Head Start facility overwhelmed. I had thought I knew what Head Start was, but I had no clue.