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

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...

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recap of Head Start California's Leadership and Wellness Symposium, a 3-day event focused on mental health, wellness, and leadership tools for Head...

California's $2B child care budget proposal excludes funding for vulnerable families below the poverty line, impacting Head Start-eligible children.

Addressing California's Head Start classroom crisis caused by low teacher wages, this article urges state investment to reopen classrooms and...