Tag Archives: Program Information Report

Head Start Performance Information Report

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7/28/2014

The Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services, is proposing to renew authority to collect information using the Head Start Program Information Report, monthly enrollments, contacts, locations, and reportable conditions. All information is collected electronically through the Head Start Enterprise System HSES. The PIR provides information about Head Start and Early Head Start services received by the children and families enrolled in Head Start programs. The information collected in the PIR is used to inform the public about these programs, to make periodic reports to Congress about the status of children in Head Start programs as required by the Head Start Act, and to assist the administration and training/technical assistance of Head Start programs.

Source: Federal Register, Volume 79 Issue 144

Available at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-07-28/html/2014-17654.htm

2012 Head Start by the Numbers Profiles

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CLASP’s “Head Start by the Numbers” annual state profiles are a unique resource for early childhood policymakers, researchers and advocates. All Head Start grantees are required to complete the Program Information Report (PIR) annually, which provides data on Head Start participants, families, staff, and programs. The 2012 Head Start by the Numbers profiles provide information on all Head Start programs in a state including Early Head Start, Head Start preschool, and Migrant/Seasonal Head Start. To access a state profile, click on the map below. National Head Start and Early Head Start factsheets for 2012 are also available.

Source: CLASP: Policy Solutions That Work for Low-Income People

Available at: http://www.clasp.org/resources-and-publications/2012-head-start-state-profiles

Head Start Participants, Programs, Families, and Staff in 2012

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10/2013

Since 1965, the Head Start program has served low-income 3- and 4-year-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. Programs provide services focused on the “whole child,” including early education addressing cognitive, developmental, and socio-emotional needs; medical and dental screenings and referrals; nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and mental health services.

Source: CLASP

Available at: http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/HSpreschool-PIR-2012-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Early Head Start Participants, Programs, Families and Staff in 2012

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10/2013

In 1994, the federal Early Head Start (EHS) program was created to address the comprehensive needs of low-income pregnant women and children under age 3. EHS was created almost 30 years after Head Start was established in 1965 to serve low-income 3- and 4-year-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. Both programs provide services focused on the “whole child,” including early education addressing cognitive, developmental, and socio-emotional needs; medical and dental screenings and referrals; nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and mental health services.

Source: CLASP

Available at: http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/EHS-PIR-2012-Fact-Sheet.pdf