The context of the Comprehensive Headstart, Child Development, and Family Services Act of 1972 is presented along with a section-by-section analysis of it. Section 1 is the title. Section 2 is a statement of findings and purpose. Section 3 authorizes appropriations. Title I describes Headstart, Child Development and Family Services Programs which include: Sec. 101, programs assisted; Sec. 102, State and Local Prime Sponsors; (Sec. 103), Child and Family Services Councils; Sec. 104, Program Statements; Sec. 105, Project Applications; Sec. 106, Annual Family Service Plans; Sec. 107, Special Cooperative Programs with Educational Agencies and Other Project Sponsors; Sec. 108, Allocation of Funds; Sec. 109, Additional Conditions for Programs Including Construction or Acquisition; Sec. 110, Use of Public Facilities for Child Development Programs, Sec. 111, Payments. Title II concerns training, technical assistance planning, and evaluation. It includes Sec. 201, Preservice and Inservice Training; and Sec. 202, Technical Assistance and Planning. Title III involves supportive services and special activities. It includes 13 sections related to the operation of the program. (DJ)