Head Start & Early Head Start
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Early Head Start – A Vital Component of the Continuum of High-Quality Care
As we continue our celebration of Head Start Awareness Month, this week we turn our focus to Early Head Start, which provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services …
A Brief History and Overview of the Head Start Program
For over 50 years, Head Start has served millions of children and families living in poverty through comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services. This October, as we …
October is Head Start Awareness Month!
Each October we commemorate Head Start Awareness Month and reflect on the important impact this crucial program has had on children and families for generations. Check out our blog series …
House Passes COVID-19 Recovery Package with $57 Billion for Child Care Relief
Legislation underscores broad recognition among federal lawmakers that the American economy will not recover without a stable child care system to support working parents WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed …
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution, Keeping Government Funded into December
Today, the Senate passed a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government funded until Friday, December 11, 2020. The House voted last week to approve the measure after …
2020 National Poll: Fact Sheet
The Coronavirus pandemic has opened voters’ eyes to the importance of child care for families—and the economy. Now voters are ready for sweeping federal action. The results of a new …
House Passes Short-Term Government Funding Bill
Yesterday, the House passed a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) struck a deal to keep the government funded at …
Office of Head Start Announces Changes to the Designation Renewal System
Last week, the Office of Head Start (OHS) announced changes to the Designation Renewal System (DRS), which is used to determine whether Head Start grantees must recompete for funding. (In …
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Immediately Available to Child Care Providers
The following is information provided by First Five Years Fund and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for child care small businesses interested in applying for a loan through Paycheck …
Child Care & Business Leaders Urge McConnell for Child Care Relief in Recovery Package
This week, a letter signed by FFYF and a group of leading early childhood and business organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, was sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch …
Advocates Call on White House to Prioritize Child Care in Negotiations for COVID-19 Recovery Package
A group of national child care advocacy organizations and provider groups have written to the White House urging those at the negotiating table to prioritize financial relief for the child …
To Continue Vital Services, Head Start Advocates Seek Additional Funding
Today, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) is leading a day of action calling for the Head Start community to #UniteforHeadStart so that programs have adequate funding to serve children …
