October Is Head Start
Awareness Month
Every year, October is the national Head Start Awareness Month to help celebrate and highlight the Head Start program’s impact on children and their families.
Early Head Start programs support the growth and development of young children and are available at no cost to children aged birth to 5 in eligible families.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “Since 1965, Head Start programs have reached more than 38 million children and their families. Children enrolled in Head Start programs are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college; have improved social, emotional, and behavioral development; and are better prepared to be parents themselves than similar children who do not attend the program.”
Here at Sunrise Children’s Foundation, our Early Head Start learning centers for children aged 0-3 focus on:
- Promoting infant and toddler health and development
- Fostering positive family relationships
- Supporting parents as the primary decision-makers and nurturers of their children
Our Nevada Ready classrooms, for children aged 3-5, allow a continuum to care for students in a traditional Pre-K program geared toward school readiness.
All Head Start and Early Head Start programs must follow federal child care requirements throughout the country. In addition to meeting the federal requirements, these programs may be required to be licensed by your state or territory. For more information about Sunrise Children’s Foundation’s Early Head Start or Nevada Ready programs, please call 702-631-7130 or email [email protected].
What Is Head Start Awareness Month?
Head Start is an Early Childhood Education model committed to nurturing the whole child from birth to age 5.
Head Start programs provide:
- A high-quality education
- Vital family resources
- Support beyond the classroom
Head Start Awareness Month helps highlight these benefits and explain how Head Start offers a commitment to ensure all children have the foundation they need to thrive.
When Is Head Start Awareness Month?
Head Start’s historical roots, current impact, and lasting legacy are celebrated every October. You can follow the National Head Start Association to join the conversation and help spread awareness.
Learn More About Head Start Programs With Sunrise Children’s Foundation
Sunrise Children’s Foundation in Nevada celebrates Early Head Start programs every day of the year. Our Early Head Start and Nevada Ready programs offer comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income and underserved populations, including expecting mothers, infants, toddlers, and their families.
We are also one of two providers of Early Head Start programs in Clark County. Furthermore, the SCF Early Head Start program is regarded nationally as one of the premier educational programs throughout the United States Western region, serving 270 children throughout the valley.
Sunrise Children’s Foundation also offers other services, such as home visiting programs and WIC programs.
Join us in raising awareness of Head Start’s impact and how this program can benefit the lives of every child.
