Read our Privacy noticeHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sees a decades-old federal program that has lifted millions of children out of poverty as part of his political family’s legacy. “If we get this proposed rule right, we will grow the number of Head Start spots.” “There’s a reason Head Start tells providers how many toddlers one adult can supervise — it’s how many kids any one teacher can actually keep safe on a busy day,” she added. “Head Start makes a promise to a family — that their child will be safe, healthy, and ready for school,” she added. In a call with reporters, Kennedy said his agency saved Head Start from “draconian cuts” and “preserved” the program.