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State Budget Update: Senate democrats oppose $14 billion in budget cuts
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted May 29

California Senate Democrats oppose Gov. Newsom’s $14B budget cuts, proposing alternate funding to protect childcare, education, and social services...

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President Signs Coronavirus Stimulus Package; will provide $750 million for Head Start
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Mar 27

President signs Coronavirus Stimulus Package providing $750M for Head Start, supporting emergency staffing, operations, nutrition, housing,...

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State Legislation Impacting Head Start on Our Radar
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Mar 3

Stay updated on 2020 California legislation impacting Head Start, including AB 2594 and AB 2581, workforce grants, and early childhood policy...

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Head Start at the Table
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Feb 4

Discover how Head Start California advances early childhood policy through active engagement in councils and collaborations, shaping education and...

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Governor's proposed 2020 budget includes new Early Childhood Development department
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Feb 3

California Governor Newsom's 2020 budget proposes a new Early Childhood Development department, expanded preschool slots, trauma-informed training,...

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Census 2020: Make Sure Every Child is Counted
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Dec 2

Ensure every child under 5 is counted in Census 2020 to secure vital funding for programs like Head Start. Join outreach efforts and webinars today!

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New Appointments to the Early Learning Policy Council - Head Start California
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Dec 2

Head Start California congratulates Yvette Sanchez Fuentes and Scott Moore on their appointments to the Early Learning Policy Council, which advises...

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Head Start California Joins Partnership for Census 2020 Outreach
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Oct 30

Head Start California partners with First 5 and WIC to boost 2020 Census outreach, targeting hard-to-count families with children 0-5 for vital...

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Legislative Wrap-Up: Bills Signed by Governor Support Early Childhood Development and Learning
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Oct 25

On Sunday, Oct. 13, Governor Newsom signed and vetoed the year’s final batch of legislation. The governor signed several bills that support...

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Head Start Story: By Marlo Lopez
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted Oct 17

Discover Andrea’s inspiring Head Start journey from abuse to empowerment through Walnut Grove’s supportive program, fostering family growth and...

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Head Start Story: By Darline Garibay
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted Oct 14

Discover Darline Garibay’s inspiring Head Start story from Oxnard, CA, showcasing how early education empowered her academic and research success.

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Federal Judges in New York and California Block Administration’s Public Charge Rule
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Oct 11

Federal judges in NY and CA blocked the Trump administration’s public charge rule, halting its Oct 15, 2019 implementation to protect immigrant...

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