
90% of brain development
occurs by age 5.

Only 50% of eligible children
receive a child care subsidy.

Currently there is only enough funding
to send 18% of eligible children in Harris
County to Head Start.
Collaborative for Children supports three public policy priorities in order to strengthen the state’s early care and education system.
90% of brain development
occurs by age 5.
Only 50% of eligible children
receive a child care subsidy.
Currently there is only enough funding
to send 18% of eligible children in Harris
County to Head Start.