About HELLP

The Head Start English Language Learners Project (HELLP) is a national initiative dedicated to training and supporting Head Start programs that serve young English language learners and their families.

HELLP is one of eight Head Start Innovation and Improvement Projects (IIPs) funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Office of Head Start to strengthen and support Head Start programs nationwide.

Community Development Institute (CDI) in Denver, Colorado created the HELLP project and received funding for its planning and implementation.