Recap of Head Start California's Leadership and Wellness Symposium, a 3-day event focused on mental health, wellness, and leadership tools for Head...
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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.
California's $2B child care budget proposal excludes funding for vulnerable families below the poverty line, impacting Head Start-eligible children.
Read PostAddressing California's Head Start classroom crisis caused by low teacher wages, this article urges state investment to reopen classrooms and...
Read PostHead Start California's 2022 Managers & Directors Institute reunited nearly 200 leaders for workshops on leadership, well-being, DEI, and data...
Read PostHead Start California urges Gov. Newsom to fund teacher salaries in the May Revise to protect early learning, support vulnerable families, and...
Read PostHead Start California’s Director was interviewed by Fox40 about their $50M budget request, highlighting advocacy efforts to support early childhood...
Read PostHead Start California expands eligibility to include SNAP benefits, enhancing access to quality childcare for vulnerable children and families...
Read PostHead Start California mourns the April 3 Sacramento violence, emphasizing commitment to safer communities and stronger families through supportive...
Read PostWe definitely colored outside the lines! Head Start California would like to applaud the 2022 Annual Conference planning committee members for their...
Read PostGovernor Newsom’s 2022-23 budget misses dedicated funding for Head Start California, despite a $20.6B surplus. Advocates urge investment to support...
Read PostCalifornia Assembly Majority Leader Eloise GĂłmez Reyes champions a $50M budget to support Head Start programs, enhancing early childhood care for...
Read PostExplore Dr. Michael Olenick’s expert analysis on California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten, highlighting impacts on childcare quality, family...
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