Toward Integration: State Approaches to Head Start Partnering in Quality Rating Improvement Systems
The brief explores why Head Start and QRIS integration is meaningful, some emerging issues related to integration, and the role of Head Start-QRIS integration in addressing equity.
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Head Start Under Threat: What the Field is Saying
Research September 1, 2026
Over the past few months, HHS has advanced two related sets of proposed changes to Head Start. National, state, and local partners across the early childhood field have raised serious concerns about both. This document is a summary of what our partners are saying, followed by concrete actions and resources for you and your organization. The content reflects our partners' own statements and comments — we agree with what they've said and are sharing it here with full source attribution. Updated September 1, 2026.
Where We Stand on Head Start
Blog August 18, 2026
For more than 60 years, Head Start has provided high-quality child care, comprehensive services, and a two-generation approach that helps families furthest from opportunity access early learning, development, health, and family well-being supports.
Immigration Enforcement: Trauma at an Early Age
Blog May 27, 2026