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Region VII Head Start Association
Head Start serves roughly 38,286 children in Region VII (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska). Check this website to see how the regional Head Start Association supports the states.



First Steps
First Steps offers coordinated services and assistance to young children with special needs and their families.  First Steps is designed for children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with development disabilities.  First Steps is a collaborative effort of four state agencies - the Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education, Health, Mental Health, and Social Services.

Missouri Department of Social Services - Children's Division



"Head Start Made Me Believe in Myself."


About Head Start What is Head Start | Head Start Services | Why we need Head Start | What the Research Shows
How is Head Start Evaluated | What is Early Head Start | How do I Get Involved or Enroll

Interesting Facts | Success Stories | Opportunities | Earn a Degree in Early Childhood Education (Acrobat .pdf file)

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