Media Releases

Head Start California celebrates AB 1123 law adding early childhood education experts to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, strengthening ECE...

California officially chapters Assembly Joint Resolution 12, honoring 60 years of Head Start's vital early education and family support services.

Head Start California urges Congress to include a cost-of-living increase in FY 2026 funding to prevent cuts in essential early learning, nutrition,...

Head Start California urges Congress to increase federal funding for FY 2026 to support vital early education, child care, and family services amid...

Head Start California appoints Melanee Cottrill as its first female executive director, bringing nonprofit leadership and advocacy expertise to...

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

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

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...

Advocates praise Governor Newsom and California Legislature for investing $1.8B in early childhood education, expanding access to quality care and...