Aboriginal Head Start Program

A community-based children’s program delivered by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Focuses on early childhood development for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and their families living off-reserve. Addresses general health concerns in vulnerable populations and works to benefit the health, well-being and social development of Aboriginal children.

Provides structured half-day preschool experiences for Aboriginal children focused on six program components:

• Aboriginal culture and language
• education and school readiness
• health promotion
• nutrition
• social support
• parental involvement.