Alabama Head Start State Collaboration Office
Downloads
NEW - Alabama 2008-2009 Needs Assessment Survey Report
Oral Health Summit - registration and other information
Access to Pre-K Education Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Director’s Message
Since 1981, the Head Start State Collaboration Office has been committed to developing collaborative partnerships that bring together needed resources and expertise that positively impact Head Start children and families. This web page provides linkages to a host of state, regional and national resources useful to the early care and education community, parents, and others interested in Head Start and the well-being of all children.
Mission Statement & 10 Priority Areas
Develop significant multi-agency and public/private partnerships between Head Start and other stakeholders that lead to positive outcomes for children and families.
- Health Care Services
- Homelessness
- Welfare
- Child Welfare
- Child Care Services
- Family Literacy
- Disabilities
- Community Services
- Education
- Professional Development
About Alabama Head Start
Alabama Head Start-State Collaboration Project is a Federal program that promotes collaboration between Head Start, State government initiatives and agencies, and others concerned with early care and education in Alabama. The State Collaboration Office helps build a cohesive system of care and education for all Alabama’s children and low income families.
The State Collaboration Office is based within the Alabama Department of Children’s Affairs, the state coordinating agency for children’s programs.
The SCO focuses on national, regional, and state priorities that include: education, childcare, health, services to homeless families, family literacy, disability services, welfare, and community service.
Head Start Locations
To find Head Start locations throughout the country, use the Office of Head Start's Head Start Locator.
