National Head Start Association

📣We are aware that the Office of Head Start Facebook page has been combined with the Administration for Children and Families Facebook page. We will continue to uphold our commitment to enhancing and supporting children’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. We are dedicated to providing ongoing content that adheres to our values. We welcome your input on the types of information you currently seek. We encourage you to share this page with your constituents so that we can provide the types of updates you need at this time.

Thank you, Sarena Dacus , from the Education Development Center for sharing your Head Start journey with us! Your story is a powerful reminder of how Head Start not only supports children and families but also uplifts and empowers staff. ✨ Join the celebration by signing our birthday card! https://lnkd.in/gpEZ7Xzz #HappyBirthdayHeadStart

Super Early Bird Rates Announcement: Dive into high-quality professional development this fall! The Academy at NHSA is offering a limited-time Super Early Bird rate for select Fall leadership courses now through May 31. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvK8qVs3

Join Debi Mahler at the NHSA National Conference for fresh strategies to recruit and hire top Family Service Professionals! With a background in psychology, social work, and early childhood mental health, Debi brings years of expertise in building resilient teams and supporting Head Start programs nationwide. As the Professional Development Manager at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, she’s passionate about equipping leaders with the right tools to strengthen their programs. #NHSA25 https://lnkd.in/g_x3juKj

Congrats to #HeadStart alum Caroline Renard! A first-gen American from Miami, she got her early start at Bethune Cookman Head Start, where she learned to read and write above grade level. Caroline earned her degree at FSU before making waves in Hollywood. Her directorial debut, Unbraided, premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won Best Comedic Short Film at the 2024 Micheaux Film Festival! 🎉 #HappyBirthdayHeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation

🚨 Congress passed a funding resolution through Sept. 30, 2025, avoiding a shutdown—but Head Start faces flat funding. We know this impacts staff, children, and families. Read our full statement & next steps: https://lnkd.in/gWPcWsMM

March reading month is here, and what better way to celebrate it than with a LIVE garden-themed storytime! 🌷🐛 We will dive into How to Say Hello to a Worm by Kari Percival, sing a joyful Spring Garden Song, and explore the wonders of tiny garden friends!🌻🌿

More and more #HeadStart programs are using #HeadStartLink to make smarter, data-driven decisions. With its intuitive data dashboard, programs will have the opportunity to connect with passionate leaders and discover proven strategies. Get started for no additional cost with your NHSA membership. >> https://lnkd.in/gfFtxubE

Head Start changes lives. Just ask the millions of alumni who got their head start in our classrooms! From early learning to family support, Head Start builds strong foundations for lifelong success—but we need Congress to stand with us. Raise your voice for Head Start today! Act now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzkHC9sQ

We know how important high-quality, Head Start-specific training is for your team. That’s why we created Academy+—a simple, budget-friendly subscription for pre-service and beyond. With Academy+, you get: 🔐 A predictable budget ✌️ Peace of mind with top-tier training ✅ Pre-service content built for Head Start Make pre-service planning easier. See how Academy+ can support your program—schedule a demo today! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g2i4VbJU