To foster health and well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services
The grant program announced by the Office of Head Start under the ACF focuses on expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services for low-income, migrant, and seasonal infants and toddlers and their families. This expansion is targeted through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships or the enlargement of Early Head Start services. The program calls for applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, such as community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that are eligible under the Head Start Act. This grant aims at enhancing the development and education of young children by ensuring they have access to quality care and learning opportunities.