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My Head Start Story: Arishankery
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted May 19

Discover how Head Start transformed Arishankery’s premature son from NICU struggles to thriving with speech, social skills, and confidence in a...

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My Head Start Story: Dolores
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted May 19

Discover Dolores' inspiring 27-year journey with Head Start, supporting families through education, mental health, and community growth for lasting...

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Head Start Regional Office Closures: A Call for Action to Safeguard Head Start
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Apr 4

Urgent call to action as Head Start Regional Offices close abruptly, risking vital support for early childhood education, families, and community...

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FY23 and FY24 Nationwide HS & EHS Program-Level Enrollment and Funding Data
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Mar 4

Explore FY23 & FY24 nationwide Head Start & Early Head Start enrollment and funding data. Learn how modernization, funding disparities, and...

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New Federal Administration Causes Confusion for Head Start Programs: Here's What We Know
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Feb 5

Discover how the new federal administration impacts Head Start programs with updates on executive orders, grant pauses, DEI changes, and funding...

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State Moving Forward on Changes to Teacher Permits
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Feb 5

Stay informed on key changes to early childhood teacher permits in California, including AB 1930 updates and the Child Development Permit Matrix...

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Health Institute Brings in Record Number of Head Start Health Staff to Newport Beach Event
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Dec 5

The 2024 Health Institute in Newport Beach set a record with 280+ attendees, featuring 35+ sessions on health, safety, trauma, and nutrition for...

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Federal Advocacy: Navigating Changes After the Election - Head Start California
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Dec 5

In her latest message, Executive Director Melanee Cottrill reflects on the strength and unity of California’s Head Start community following a...

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My Head Start Story: Olga
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted Oct 21

Discover Olga's inspiring Head Start story: from volunteer to Comprehensive Services Manager, highlighting early childhood education, leadership,...

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Head Start Cuento de Juliana
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted Oct 18

Discover how the Head Start program empowers children’s independence and supports families by providing safe care and school readiness skills.

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My Head Start Story: Randi
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted Oct 15

Discover Randi’s inspiring Head Start story—from childhood participant to early childhood supervisor and educator—highlighting Head Start’s impact...

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My Head Start Story: Joyce
Posted In: Head Start Stories,
Date posted Oct 10

Discover Joyce’s inspiring Head Start journey from a farm worker parent to an empowered early childhood educator and advocate. Empowerment,...

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