Submitted by peanutbuttercandy8 t3_zwgmq9 in massachusetts
pab_guy t1_j1vpjfu wrote
Head start is good for when both parents and grandparents are unavailable to care for the child. In that case it's been shown to provide better outcomes.
But... if there's an opportunity for a parent or other family caregiver to be around, studies have shown that head start provides worse outcomes long term.
Just wanted you to be aware OP. Others here are answering your main question pretty well...
peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j1vqnzm wrote
That's interesting. I'll have to look into it. Do you have any studies to back it up?
pab_guy t1_j1w4jwd wrote
Lots of info here, sorry I don't have time to filter through to find my exact point but you can read various meta analyses and get the idea - Head start benefits some but negatively impacts others:
https://www.google.com/search?q=head+start+meta+analysis+family+caregivers
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