The Head Start Advantage

Each year 500 children and their families participate in this highly successful early childhood and family development program.

UW Oshkosh Head Start works together with children, families, staff and communities to facilitate learning and support growth, empowering all partners in shaping their future.  It provides an enriching and supportive atmosphere for all who are involved in the program.

Partnership, harmony, enrichment and integrity are highly valued and all contribute to the unique and energizing spirit of UW Oshkosh Head Start.

Investing in the whole child

Head Start education and development services focus on the total child and provide opportunities supporting cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth. Long-term studies on programs with the same high quality characteristics as UW Oshkosh Head Start have shown both the human benefits and financial savings yielded by such services. UW Oshkosh Head Start provides a program that changes people’s lives and saves communities at least $14 for every $1 invested.