Unit 6 Early Child Development

According to your text, there are a number of factors that can be used when determining whether a child is "at risk.” It should be understood that “these factors represent the potential for increased school and health problems” (Follari, 2015, p.151).

Part 1: After reading your text, identify the risks associated with teenage pregnancies and describe how Early Head Start seeks to address these issues.

Part 2: Explain and describe how Head Start benefits at-risk students through early experiences that foster healthy development.