Bolivar County Head Start Among 11 Programs Honored With National Excellence Accreditation
CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Bolivar County Head Start Program has been named one of 11 programs nationwide to earn the National Head Start Association’s (NHSA) prestigious 2025-30 Program of Excellence accreditation, recognizing its commitment to high-quality early childhood education and family support services.
Key Points
- Bolivar County Recognition: The Cleveland-based Bolivar County Head Start Program joins a select group of programs nationwide honored for delivering comprehensive services to children from birth to age five, expectant parents, and families.
- National Impact: NHSA serves more than 750,000 families across the United States, and these 11 accredited programs exemplify the organization’s mission to break cycles of poverty through education and family resources.
- Upcoming Ceremony: The accredited programs will be formally recognized in January 2026 at NHSA’s Winter Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C., spotlighting their role in shaping brighter futures for children and communities.
NHSA Executive Director Yasmina Vinci praised the honorees, noting their dedication to providing outstanding education and life-changing support. “These programs exemplify the commitment and excellence that all Head Start programs strive for,” Vinci said.
Accredited Programs
Alongside Bolivar County, programs in Minnesota, Florida, California, Georgia, Utah, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin also earned accreditation, highlighting the nationwide impact of Head Start’s mission.
