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Head Start program

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Johnson, Lady Bird
Johnson, Lady Bird Lady Bird Johnson visiting a classroom participating in the Head Start program in Washington, D.C., 1968.

The Head Start program is a federal initiative in the United States designed to prepare preschool children from disadvantaged families for success in public schools. Established in 1964 under the Economic Opportunity Act, it offers a comprehensive approach that includes medical, dental, social services, nutritional, and psychological care. The program aims to address the lack of early cognitive development opportunities that can hinder disadvantaged children. Head Start has expanded over time, influencing other programs focused on early childhood education and development. The Children's Defense Fund has also advocated for increased funding for Head Start.123

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  3. Economic Opportunity Act
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