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Holy Cross Head Start, Inc., a delegate agency of the Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., is one of the many Head Start pre-school programs serving children 3 and 4 years old and families throughout the country.

We offer comprehensive, holistic and supportive services to an ethnically diverse population.

The program began in 1965 as an eight-week effort sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity.

It was hoped that this brief experience would compensate for what seemed to be lacking in poor children’s development and education. Over the years, Head Start has developed into a full pre-school program.

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From the Director

    I'd like to welcome you to our Head Start family. Did you know that 1 in 7 families in the US are or have been Head Start families? That shows that you are in very good company. Head Start alumni include a congresswoman, college deans, doctors, dentists, teachers, and so many other successful people. We know that your child will be one of our future success stories. Together we will lay the groundwork for that success.