TOOLKIT: Head Start Awareness Month

October is Head Start Awareness Month!

Join us as we celebrate this important program that provides education, nutrition, health, and other services to hundreds of thousands of young children every year. This is also a great time to spread the word, ensuring that Members of Congress, staffers, and other decision-makers know how essential this program is in the lives of families in their districts.

And the more we amplify one another, the more likely we are to be heard! Please let us know what you or your organization is doing to celebrate Head Start in October. #HeadStartAwareness

Below you will find ways you can join in on the fun! 👇

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To celebrate 60 years of this program’s incredible impact on young learners, their families and communities, First Five Years Fund (FFYF) will be sharing the following:

1. A new video featuring real Head Start Stories 
2. Polling that shows the popularity of Head Start among rural voters
3. StandForHeadStart.org, a one-stop-shop for all things Head Start
4. Head Start State and District Data shows how Head Start benefits your community

Below you will find FOUR ways to highlight Head Start on social media and with your network of friends, partners, allies, and more!

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STAND FOR HEAD START VIDEO

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Head Start makes a HUGE difference for young learners and their families. Watch this video to hear directly from educators, parents, and Head Start alums who have seen the impact of Head Start firsthand. #HeadStartAwareness https://youtu.be/fwyPXX5aASU?si=y0iWF5j_dDlDoxe0

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NEW HEAD START POLLING:

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Head Start isn’t just effective, it’s also popular! Recent polling shows that rural voters – across party lines – support Head Start and the many services it provides for children and families. #HeadStartAwareness Learn more: https://www.ffyf.org/2025/09/29/ruralpoll2025/

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STANDFORHEADSTART.ORG

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I stand for Head Start! Visit standforheadstart.org for your one-stop-shop on all things Head Start. Celebrate #HeadStartAwareness Month by sharing this resource with your Member of Congress!

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Head Start in your State and District

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Head Start exists in every state and Congressional District in the country! Find out how this impressive program benefits your community by exploring a variety of maps and data visuals. #HeadStartAwareness https://standforheadstart.org/state/

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Our wonderful partners are also recognizing Head Start Awareness Month. Check out their resources below:

• National Head Start Association
• Save the Children
• National Collaborative of Infants & Toddlers