Which of the following statements is supported by research on Head Start?
A) Gains for Head Start participants are similar, though not as strong as for participants of university-based programs.
B) All eligible preschool-age children in the United States and Canada receive Head Start services.
C) Head Start and other similar interventions are not very cost effective.
D) Parental involvement in Head Start has minimal impact on children's development.

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Research has shown that while Head Start may not lead to as strong of gains as university-based programs, it still has positive effects on children's development. B is not accurate as not all eligible children receive Head Start services. C is not supported by research as Head Start has been shown to have long-term cost benefits. D is also not accurate as parental involvement in Head Start has been found to have positive impacts on children's development.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Head