The premise of Head Start is simple:
every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential.
Head Start just works. Since 1965, Head Start has impacted the life circumstances of more than 40 million children and families: better health, better preparation for kindergarten, greater likelihood of graduating high school and going on to post-secondary education.
We are proudly celebrating Head Start’s 60th birthday by spreading the word about the monumental impact Head Start has had on children, their families, their communities, and the country.
The Voices of Head Start: A Living Archive
To celebrate Head Start’s 60th anniversary, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) set off to create a project that would encapsulate the breadth and depth of the program’s impact over the past six decades, as well as inspire a new generation’s awareness and support of Head Start in the years to come. NHSA tasked a team of seasoned journalists to interview 60 community members and add their stories to an interactive map. The result is a living, breathing oral history archive–The Voices of Head Start–and now its your turn to be part of it!
Nominate Your Birthday Ambassador
Birthday Ambassadors are liaisons who connects NHSA’s excitement with their program and community.
Your stories are not just memories; they are part of the rich legacy that makes Head Start what it is today.
Inspire others by sharing your organization/program’s celebration plans with NHSA.
Events
Celebrate Head Start’s birthday at an NHSA event.
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Let’s celebrate 60 years of Head Start with NHSA at the National Zoo! This will be a delightful lesson designed to support Head Start ELOF standards! NHSA and Zoo in the Classroom is a high-energy, interactive experience that include music and movement. It is designed to keep children active, engaged, and thriving.
May 19 – 22, 2025 | Columbus, Ohio
NHSA’s annual National Conference & Expo brings our community together for a week of sharing, networking, learning, and celebrating. The 2025 Conference will take place in Columbus, Ohio from May 19 – 22.
