Ramsey Action Program, Inc. (RAP) Head Start contracted with the Wilder Research Center to survey a representative sample of parents who were enrolled in the half-day Head Start programs during the 1998/99 program year. The purpose of the survey is to learn about parents’ perspectives regarding key program efforts, satisfaction with the program, family strengths, and the impact of recent welfare changes. Program staff determined that this information was needed in order to improve and develop the program to meet families’ needs. (author abstract)