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Head Start California’s 2023 Managers and Directors Institute united 250+ leaders in Sacramento, featuring expert speakers and a new fiscal track...

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Over 100 Head Start parents and staff from 40 organizations united at Advocacy Day in Sacramento to promote increased funding and grassroots advocacy.

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Head Start California celebrates the success of the 2023 Virtual Annual Conference, featuring over 40 sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive...

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Seven Head Start leaders join the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Workgroup, advancing early childhood education quality and access in California.

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Head Start Awareness Month may be over, but we know that celebrating Head Start doesn’t end here! As part of our efforts to increase...

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Join the National Head Start Association's call to Congress to secure a $1 billion funding increase for Head Start in FY 2023. Act now!

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Senate Bill 1047 expands childcare eligibility, easing enrollment for Head Start families and boosting funding opportunities for providers starting...

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Head Start California’s 2022 Health Institute in Newport Beach united 200+ staff for sessions on mental health, nutrition, safety, and maternal care.

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Head Start California celebrates AB 2131's passage, enabling a single childcare license for ages 0-5, simplifying regulations and enhancing provider...

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Assembly Bill 2131 advances to the Governor, enabling a single childcare license for all ages. This boosts provider flexibility and care continuity.

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Help address the Head Start staffing crisis by sharing your data in a quick survey. Support advocacy efforts to inform Congress on early childhood...

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California's 2022-23 budget boosts early learning with expanded child care slots, supports for dual language learners, disabilities, and...

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