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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 2024 – 2025 enrollment forms

You can view and download this Parent Handbook and the 2024 – 2025 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