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The Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood development for low-income preschool children and their families. The majority of children in the program attend for one year and are four years old. Similarly, the Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP) in Delaware provides funding for four-year-olds who meet eligibility criteria for Head Start programs. Components of these programs include education, parent involvement, social services, health and nutrition, and mental health. Through these programs, low-income children are provided with the chance to develop the socialization and school readiness skills they need to enter public schools on an equal footing with their peers. |
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