The Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start (TCU-HS) Partnership Program ensures and increases the number of qualified education staff working in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start programs within tribal nations.

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Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.

Tribal Consultation reports reflect comments and recommendations raised by tribal leaders and their representatives; comments and responses from OHS; and areas identified at the Tribal Consultations as requiring follow up by OHS.

Explore ways children and families receive Head Start services in a family child care setting. Learn how staff provides comprehensive services to support positive family and child outcomes.

Explore these resources to learn more about the Head Start Program Performance Standards related to the family child care program option.

Register for available Tribal Consultations with leaders of tribal governments operating American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start programs.

Head Start programs deliver services to eligible children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

The Head Start program launched 34 American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start programs in the summer of 1965.