Matrix Head Start (MHS) (est 1981) Currently operating in Southwest Detroit, Central/Downtown Detroit, Midtown and Southeast Detroit service areas, Matrix Head Start has grown to be the largest Head Start provider in the city.

Matrix Head Start provides high-quality comprehensive services to children aged 0-5 and their families.

MHS is an integral part of the community and in the lives of children and families. It is a federally funded, comprehensive program serving low-income children zero to five years of age, special needs children and their families. The focus is on parents in order to empower them to provide for themselves and their families while preparing for the future. We are prepared to meet the challenges and changes faced by the children, families, and community we serve.

As a trilingual, multicultural program, MHS is sensitive to the cultural differences, strengths and uniqueness of our community. The traditions and celebrations, which bring hope, joy, and unity to the families served, are respected.

The goal of MHS is to continually develop collaborative projects to integrate services and more efficiently utilize community resources and funding. The multifaceted program approach, which includes training opportunities and shared facilities, establishes us as an authority in early childhood education and childcare in Southwest Detroit.

Our vision is that MHS will remain at the forefront of innovative service delivery and a true leader in the community for children and families.

Detroit is rich in cultural diversity and MHS works to affirm the value of each child and each culture. Exposure to the different cultures and eras enhance the family’s ability to understand the world around them.