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The Montana Head Start Association is forever enriching the lives of children, families and communities

  • Find a Program

    Find a Head Start or Early Head Start program near you. Our listings are categorized by Montana regions.

  • Eligibility and Benefits

    With the goal to develop and implement a system that ensures each program identifies and enrolls the children and families with the greatest need for services, the Office of Head Start has some eligibility guidelines.

  • Family Resources

    Family Resources

    Head Start and Early Head Start programs connect families with helpful resources often needed - including WIC, child care, and SNAP eligibility.

  • Work with Head Start

    “I’m looking for a job. Where do I go to look for open positions and to connect with the local programs?” Head Start and Early Head Start offer comprehensive services that staff for a variety of positions.

  • Our Work

    Montana Head Start and Early Head Start programs are based on the idea that every child has the ability to reach their full potential. Programs provide the support needed to help realize that potential, regardless of circumstances of birth.

  • Advocacy

    The Montana Head Start Association advocates for policies and approaches that support young childrens’ ability to thrive. By supporting Early Head Start and Head Start programs, families and communities ability to support children.

“I was a single mother with a full-time job, pursuing my education to provide a better life for myself and my son. I don’t know what I would have done without the support of Head Start.

My son had a speech delay and the staff were absolutely amazing—helping his academic progress and interacting with him. The amount of support and positive reinforcement that was given to myself and my son was tremendous!”

— Megan H., Great Falls