New Castle County Head Start, Inc.

08/21/2026

Head Start students are also more likely to graduate high school, more likely to attend at least one year of college, less likely to be out of school and unemployed, and less likely to be in poor health. 💛

Research proves that Head Start is one of America’s most effective investments in children and families. When children have access to attend Head Start, the return on investment for the U.S. can be as high as 13% annually! 🙌

08/21/2026

Read about our New Castle County Head Start, Inc. Benatti Center "Formally Bear Center" Alumni Noah Humphrey

08/20/2026

Do you have questions about the new Head Start rule change proposals? We have your answers!

This is the Head Start NPRM FAQ you’ve been waiting for.

We heard directly from providers, parents, and advocates with questions about what this proposal would mean for Head Start programs and the children and families they serve. We've compiled those questions, along with clear, straightforward answers – including what would change, what would stay the same, and what's still required under the Head Start Act regardless of this rulemaking.

Find the answers here: https://www.ffyf.org/2026/08/19/faq-2026-head-start-nprm/

08/19/2026

🇺🇸 One of the ideas at the heart of the American story is this: where you start shouldn’t determine where you end up.

For 61 years, Head Start has helped make that idea real — giving children a strong start in learning, no matter their family's income or zip code, so they arrive at school ready to succeed. As our country reflects on 250 years of progress, we’re reminded that investing early in a child’s education is one of the most powerful ways to invest in the nation’s future.

Did Head Start help set your path? Share your story with us: https://hubs.la/Q04qJSyk0

08/19/2026

America succeeds when neighbors solve problems together, town by town.

That same spirit powers Head Start. Every one of our nearly 1,600 local programs is shaped by the community it serves and run by local leaders who understand exactly what their children and families need.

As we celebrate 61 years of Head Start and 250 years of America, we’re celebrating that same tradition of local action.

Want to be part of it? Reach out to your local Head Start program and ask how you can help: https://hubs.la/Q04rwy4J0

08/17/2026

Head Start pairs high-quality early learning with comprehensive services that support a child's health and development while helping families build stability and self-sufficiency from infancy through the start of kindergarten.

08/17/2026

On May 18, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson officially announced Project Head Start from the White House Rose Garden. 📅

That summer, Project Head Start launched as an eight-week program, reaching more than 560,000 children and families across the country.

Watch President Johnson’s historic announcement: https://bit.ly/3ZmyRvE

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

The proposed Head Start rule, “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,” will significantly reduce regulatory burden and unlock savings to serve more children and families.

These proposed reforms would directly benefit Head Start programs, children, and families.

Learn more: https://go.acf.gov/hs-nprm-2026

08/13/2026

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