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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Stay connected with the work advancing early learning in California. Here you’ll find news, policy updates, event highlights, and meaningful stories from programs and partners dedicated to strengthening Head Start and Early Head Start.
Over 100 Head Start parents and staff from 40 organizations united at Advocacy Day in Sacramento to promote increased funding and grassroots advocacy.
Read PostHead Start California celebrates the success of the 2023 Virtual Annual Conference, featuring over 40 sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive...
Read PostSeven Head Start leaders join the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Workgroup, advancing early childhood education quality and access in California.
Read PostHead Start Awareness Month may be over, but we know that celebrating Head Start doesn’t end here! As part of our efforts to increase...
Read PostJoin the National Head Start Association's call to Congress to secure a $1 billion funding increase for Head Start in FY 2023. Act now!
Read PostSenate Bill 1047 expands childcare eligibility, easing enrollment for Head Start families and boosting funding opportunities for providers starting...
Read PostHead Start California’s 2022 Health Institute in Newport Beach united 200+ staff for sessions on mental health, nutrition, safety, and maternal care.
Read PostHead Start California celebrates AB 2131's passage, enabling a single childcare license for ages 0-5, simplifying regulations and enhancing provider...
Read PostAssembly Bill 2131 advances to the Governor, enabling a single childcare license for all ages. This boosts provider flexibility and care continuity.
Read PostHelp address the Head Start staffing crisis by sharing your data in a quick survey. Support advocacy efforts to inform Congress on early childhood...
Read PostCalifornia's 2022-23 budget boosts early learning with expanded child care slots, supports for dual language learners, disabilities, and...
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