Advocacy & Policy News

Head Start California urges Gov. Newsom to fund teacher salaries in the May Revise to protect early learning, support vulnerable families, and...

Head Start California’s Director was interviewed by Fox40 about their $50M budget request, highlighting advocacy efforts to support early childhood...

Governor Newsom’s 2022-23 budget misses dedicated funding for Head Start California, despite a $20.6B surplus. Advocates urge investment to support...

California Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes champions a $50M budget to support Head Start programs, enhancing early childhood care for...

Explore Dr. Michael Olenick’s expert analysis on California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten, highlighting impacts on childcare quality, family...

Head Start California urges state funding to support diverse Head Start programs amid TK expansion, ensuring stability for 100,000+ children and...

California lawmakers urge $50M state funding for Head Start to support vulnerable children, expand services, and aid workforce amid TK expansion.

Over 50 California organizations, led by Head Start California, are calling for $50 million in state funding to support Head Start programs,...

Head Start California urges equitable funding in Governor Newsom’s May Revise to expand early childhood learning, supporting diverse families via a...

Head Start California opposes AB 22, citing risks to low-income families, developmental needs of 4-year-olds, childcare flexibility, and federal...

Discover California's Master Plan for Early Learning and Care, a roadmap to equitable childcare access, universal preschool, workforce support, and...

Head Start California hosted virtual advocacy days in 2020, uniting 250+ advocates to support child care, anti-poverty, and federal relief efforts.