By National Head Start Association

October is Head Start Awareness Month. There is no singular look to Head Start — its federal-to-local structure has served communities and families well over the past six decades, benefiting from the ability to adapt and connect to the unique priorities of individual communities. National standards ensure a baseline of quality. In addition, Head Start programs demonstrate a rich breadth and depth of services across locations — reflecting the spirit, priorities, and cultures of local communities and the parents who help lead each program. The following examples, a small selection from a broader national compendium, illustrate some of the myriad ways that Head Start is adaptable, flexible, and provides communities with the ability to best meet the needs an

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