Advocacy & Policy News

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

Nearly 500 letters sent to Gov. Newsom to urge adoption of Legislature’s budget The Governor and Legislature reached a final budget deal this...

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

California Senate Democrats oppose Gov. Newsom’s $14B budget cuts, proposing alternate funding to protect childcare, education, and social services...

President signs Coronavirus Stimulus Package providing $750M for Head Start, supporting emergency staffing, operations, nutrition, housing,...

Stay updated on 2020 California legislation impacting Head Start, including AB 2594 and AB 2581, workforce grants, and early childhood policy...

California Governor Newsom's 2020 budget proposes a new Early Childhood Development department, expanded preschool slots, trauma-informed training,...

Head Start California congratulates Yvette Sanchez Fuentes and Scott Moore on their appointments to the Early Learning Policy Council, which advises...

On Sunday, Oct. 13, Governor Newsom signed and vetoed the year’s final batch of legislation. The governor signed several bills that support...

Federal judges in NY and CA blocked the Trump administration’s public charge rule, halting its Oct 15, 2019 implementation to protect immigrant...

California’s Head Start team of 80 advocates rallied at the Capitol, raising awareness on enrollment, workforce, trauma care, and immigration.

Join Head Start California in advocating for FY20 federal appropriations. Send letters to senators to support vital Head Start funding now!