Head Start/Early Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that has been successfully serving income eligible children and their families for 50 years. It is a child-focused program with an overall goal of increasing school readiness and socialization for children from birth to five years old. The program’s mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive child development and family support services that promote school readiness and foster parent, family and community engagement. This is accomplished by providing a rich educational environment, involving and supporting the family, and connecting with the community. Head Start/Early Head Start is administered by the Administration for Children and Families, an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services.