The South Dakota Head Start Association is a positive voice and powerful advocate for quality early childhood care and education programs in South Dakota. They promote school readiness by providing education, health, nutrition, social, and family support services to children and families. South Dakota Head Start programs are federally funded and closely monitored to ensure quality and adherence to the Head Start Act, with a requirement that 20% of funding comes from the community and 90% of children enrolled meet Federal Poverty guidelines. The investment in Head Start programs has a high rate of return, with research suggesting that for every dollar invested, there is an economic gain of $7-$10, reducing expenses in areas such as grade retention and special education services, and leading to higher earning potential and economic success in adulthood.
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