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Montana Head Start Collaboration Office

The Montana Head Start Collaboration Office impacts the lives of low-income children and families by influencing state and local policy and the effective delivery of services, while linking Head Start Programs and communities through collaborative relationships.

2021 Head Start Map

Resources

Montana Head Start and Early Head Start Flyer

Montana State Head Start Association Website

Needs Assessments

Montana Head Start Needs Assessment 2023

Montana Head Start Needs Assessment 2022

Montana Head Start Needs Assessment 2021

 

The Head Start Advantage in Montana

Head Start is a comprehensive early care and education program dedicated to serving over 30 million low-income families nationwide since 1965. Head Start serves children ages 3-5 and their families. Early Head Start serves children and families prenatally to 3. Early Head Start - Child Care Partnerships serve children 0-3 in partnership with local child care providers using the Early Head Start model. Children and families are served in both center and home based delivery models. Funding goes directly from the Federal Office of Head Start to community Head Start grantees in Montana.

Comprehensive and Two-Generation Services

Head Start takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of the whole child and family. This two-generational approach supports stability and long-term success for families who are most at risk. Depending on each family’s needs, they receive a wide range of services. In 2022 - 2023 families participated in:

  • 670 in Mental Health Services
  • 1,843 in research based parenting curriculum
  • 1,714 in Emergency Crisis Interventions
  • 1,506 supporting transitions between programs
  • Support for homeless children and families: 512 families and 543 children

Head Start's Economic Impact in Montana

The Head Start advantage promotes comprehensive services to children and families of our most economically disadvantaged citizens. In Montana, Head Start and Early Head Start programs employ 1,269 regular staff and 95 contracted staff.  Head Start funds go directly from the Federal Office of Head Start into local communities to support services for low income children and families.

 

Contact Us

Mark Douglass, Head Start Collaboration Director
Early Childhood Services Bureau
406-444-4168
Email: Mark Douglass