Housing and Education for Young Children

Figure 2. Collaboration Frequency Between Head Start Staff and Their Key Partners to Identify Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness in 2017 Compared to 2020

Head Start Collaboration and Partnerships to
Support Families Experiencing Homelessness

The Pennsylvania Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) analyzed multiple data sources to examine the incidence of homelessness and the nature of grantee collaboration with key partners. 

This research brief summarizes results from the analysis and offers recommendations to grow collaboration and partnerships among Head Start grantees in Pennsylvania. The report was written by Dr. Ben Cohen of the Center for Schools and Communities for the HSSCO office.  ​

Figure 3. Percentage of Staff Who Rated Organizations’ Helpfulness in Addressing Homelessness in 2017 Compared to 2020

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