Head Start is designed to ensure that all children - regardless of their family's income, race, or ethnic background - are able to enter kindergarten ready to learn.

I have long been a supporter of the Head Start program because each and every year I witness the dramatic positive impact that early intervention services have on children's lives in my congressional district.

We're making these moves to get a head start on 2006.

Nearly one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. And slightly more than half of female victims of domestic violence live in households with children under age 12.

Our children are our greatest resource and Head Start grants help them reach their full potential.

Funding and maintaining programs from Head Start to Pell Grants must be a high priority.