These programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provide services to 501 low-income infants, toddlers, pre-school children and their families. All classrooms run from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm, Head Start from September through June, Early Head Start for 12 months. Enrolled children receive a full range of educational, medical, nutritional and social services. The Head Start and Early Head Start programs are free, and each family must demonstrate financial eligibility before being admitted. Parent involvement is highly stressed; it is expected that all parents take an active part in their child's education.