Head Start Resources
These ABCD Head Start publications are deep, detailed resources for parents, those referring children and families, partners and allies. Learn about the curriculum, classroom design, nutrition, eligibility and more.
The Head Start Parent Handbook
If your child is enrolled in ABCD Head Start or Early Head Start, please download this key resource: our Parent Handbook. It covers information about every aspect of our program, including monthly parent meetings, workshops and trainings, classroom activities, and more.
Active participation of parents is what makes ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services so different from all other early childhood programs. We welcome your input!
Parent Handbook 2023 – 2024 enrollment forms
You can view and download this Parent Handbook and the 2023 – 2024 enrollment forms in:
Spanish | Spanish Forms
Arabic | Arabic Forms
Brazilian Portuguese | Brazilian Portuguese Forms
Chinese Simplified | Chinese Simplified Forms
Haitian Creole | Haitian Creole Forms
Head Start and Early Head Start programs in depth
How do we support pregnant women? How can we make your home a learning lab that fosters growth and development? Do we offer services for children with disabilities? What about educator training? Lastly, what do I need to know as a referring professional or agency? These publications can help.
Head Start Center-based Program
Early Head Start Center-based Program
Early Head Start Pregnant Women Program
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Program
Agency Referral Guide for Young Children With Disabilities
Our guides are also available in the following languages:
Child Development Associate Training Program: Arabic | Chinese | Haitian Creole | Portugese | Spanish
Disabilities Guide: Arabic | Chinese | Haitian Creole | Portugese | Spanish
Early Head Start (Center Based): Arabic | Chinese | Haitian Creole | Portugese | Spanish
Early Head Start (Pregnant Women): Arabic | Chinese | Haitian Creole | Portugese | Spanish
Head Start: Arabic | Chinese | Haitian Creole | Portugese | Spanish
Head Start Annual Report 2023
Head Start Annual Report 2022
Head Start Annual Report 2021
Head Start Annual Report 2020
Head Start Annual Report 2019
