Mission
SHASTA HEAD START IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, PARENTING, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. HEAD START IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES INCOME- ELIGIBLE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM GROW MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PHYSICALLY.