"…People don't realize that you can come from a place where you are making a lot of money, and suddenly a wrench is thrown into the works and you lose everything. It's places like this, Head Start, that help you get on your feet -- not just the kids, but your whole family." – Head Start Parent

Healthy and successful children, families, and communities

Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families.  Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. Champlain Valley Head Start offers center-based and home-based services to eligible families in various locations throughout Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden and Addison Counties.