Every three years Head Start and Early Head Start grantees are required to conduct a comprehensive community assessment that is used in decision making for program planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as to respond to new federal regulations and initiatives, mobilize community resources and partnerships, and reach out to additional funders. This assessment is designed to help the staff of Head Start grantees in Harris County, TX and their Policy Councils to identify current trends in the communities they serve, understand the needs of Head Start eligible children and their families, and become aware of resources for families that are available as well as any gaps.

Open and download the 2016-2020 Head Start Community Assessment report.

Open and download the 2013-2015 Head Start Community Assessment report.

Head Start Goals include Long-range Goals and Objectives, School Readiness Goals, and Parent, Family and Community Engagement Goals.

Check out the document in English or Spanish.

This website is supported by Grant Numbers 06CH011535 and 06HP000559 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Harris County Department of Education and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.